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- 00010895 abstract "Word Bird and his friend Dog make up a variety of words, and each new word leads them into a new activity.".
- 00010896 abstract "On a rainy day Word Bird makes up words with his friend Duck, and each word that they make up leads them into a new activity.".
- 00010897 abstract "Word Bird puts words about Christmas in his word house--North Pole, reindeer, candy canes, stockings, and others.".
- 00010898 abstract "After hearing Ocean's stories, Sun invites Ocean to the house he shares with his wife, Moon, but his visitor proves to be more than his house can hold.".
- 00010899 abstract "Altoona the baboon goes to visit her aunt in the frigid north, but after some adventures in the snow, Auntie gives everyone a warm surprise.".
- 00010954 abstract "A young girl's good deed is multiplied as it is passed on by those who have been touched by the kindesss of others.".
- 00010965 abstract "Anna isn't happy when she learns that she will be a flower girl in Aunt Julie's wedding, until she looks at wedding photographs and tries on Grandma's veil.".
- 00010966 abstract "Children plant pumpkin seeds, water and weed the garden patch, watch the pumpkins grow, pick them, and enjoy them in various ways.".
- 00010967 abstract "Cats cause so much trouble in a house that they are shooed away--and then missed!".
- 00010968 abstract "A boy learns to read the river when he goes white water rafting with his dad.".
- 00010969 abstract "Cam uses her photographic memory to find a shopping list that her dad lost at the library.".
- 00011049 abstract "While Molly prepares to plant a nice, neat vegetable garden, her cat Emmett does his best to help.".
- 00011137 abstract "While visiting their Uncle Bill on his ranch, two city kids learn the ways of the western range.".
- 00011157 abstract "Rhyming tale of Cowboy Gene and Cowgirl Sue, whose beloved cows get mixed up when a storm blows down the fence between their ranches.".
- 00011159 abstract "When her quirky grandmother goes to Hawaii for the summer, nine-year-old Ruby learns to survive on her own in Mississippi by writing letters, befriending chickens as well as the new girl in town, and finally coping with her grandfather's death.".
- 00011179 abstract "Abstract symbols representing letters of the alphabet spell out the names of animals from A to Z. A fold-out key is included.".
- 00011180 abstract "Rhinoceroses play a game of soccer as Team Rhino meets the All Stars. Includes a list of soccer vocabulary.".
- 00011183 abstract "While celebrating the Days of the Dead, a young Mexican girl remembers her wonderful grandmother who sang songs, made tortillas, chased monsters away, and loved butterflies.".
- 00011186 abstract "Fourth grader Mickey uses Jesus' teachings to help him and his friend Zack deal with problems of remarriage, false accusations, and jealousy towards a new student.".
- 00011210 abstract "While raising funds to keep the New Hope Center open, ten-year-old Robyn, who goes there for physical therapy, gets the whole town of Misty Falls involved and, in the process, finds out about Jesus and God's plan.".
- 00011211 abstract "Cassie wants so much to be on the school track team that she copies from J.J. on a test and lies to her teachers and parents, but a poster of the Ten Commandments and a disaster remind her to do what is right.".
- 00011223 abstract "A group of animals sets out with a tattered map in search of treasure.".
- 00011242 abstract "When Chris expresses doubt about the existence of Santa Claus, his older sister Sophie reveals that their aunt is really Santa's sister and helper and then sends him on a strange journey.".
- 00011266 abstract "A twelve-year-old boy from the twenty-first century, a girl from medieval Alexandria, Egypt, and a super-intelligent young saurian from an alternative Earth--each for different reasons--join together in travels through time and space.".
- 00011303 abstract "Discusses feudalism, chivalry, clothing and weaponry, practices of war, the Crusades, tournaments and other aspects of the lives of noble soldiers of the Middle Ages.".
- 00011329 abstract "On their birthday, their parents plan surprises for twins Justin and Julie, including special presents and a birthday picnic with their dog Mop. Presents suggestions for picnic recipes and games.".
- 00011342 abstract "Despite her family's long feud with the Crutchfields, seventeen-year-old Kaitlin falls in love with Bram Crutchfield and weaves a tangled web of deception to conceal her identity from him.".
- 00011345 abstract "In the absence of her beloved cows, who have run away, Queenie Farmer treats her fifteen daughters like a prize herd, baking them cakes, building them beds, sewing them dresses, helping them get married, and taking care of their children when they finally have them.".
- 00011386 abstract "Sixteen-year-old Caitlin struggles with her feelings about her best friend's pregnancy, boys who tempt her to break her vow not to date, non-Christian friends, and what God may be calling her to do with her life.".
- 00011405 abstract "Seth and his rock band perform at the school math fair and are surprised to find they are one of the prize winners.".
- 00011437 abstract "Although mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, Cinderella meets her prince with the help of her fairy godmother.".
- 00011438 abstract "A child wonders about nature and his place in it.".
- 00011495 abstract "The continuing fictional account of a Lakota Indian who, after being educated in the white man's ways, joins Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and travels around America and Europe.".
- 00011497 abstract "Presents the adventures of Pinocchio, a mischievous wooden puppet, who wants more than anything else to become a real boy.".
- 00011500 abstract "Introduces the work of commercial airplane and jet pilots, including duties, training, skills needed, and contribution to the community.".
- 00011540 abstract "Hip and Hop's friendship is tested when Hop insists they can't both be pumpkins for Halloween.".
- 00011550 abstract "Spunky the puppy keeps a diary describing his daily life with the Dobson family, including the time he went to church and the day he got lost.".
- 00011551 abstract "The adventures and misadventures of a cat as she goes through three owners and three identities, learning humility along the way.".
- 00011552 abstract "Pogo hates being a turtle, with all the limitations involved, but eventually he comes to accept himself as he is.".
- 00011553 abstract "Hiram the piglet is born into a very competitive litter, but they all eventually learn to get along.".
- 00011554 abstract "Separated from his family, Fuzzle the skunk has to make a new home and find food all alone, because the other animals run away when they see him, until he discovers a secret weapon that could make him a hero.".
- 00011556 abstract "As Quackery and his brother Zackery get bigger, they begin to question whether their parents always know what is best.".
- 00011570 abstract "In this folktale's retelling, the peasant Sanji prevails in his king's unusual search for a successor because he is willing to be honest in the face of ridicule.".
- 00011571 abstract "During School Spirit Week, the new girl in school challenges the Cul-de-sac Kids to guess her secret.".
- 00011572 abstract "After an ice cream party to celebrate the last day of school, Dunkum's cousin Ellen's seeing-eye-dog disappears, and the Cul-de-sac Kids get help from an unexpected source in solving the mystery.".
- 00011580 abstract "Amy and Martin convince their babysitter Liz to take them sailing on her boat the Bumblebee and Click the mouse goes along for the ride.".
- 00011675 abstract "Because she is fascinated by a statue she sees while skating, Abby and her mother spend a day looking at the sculptures of Marshall Fredericks around the city of Detroit, Michigan. Includes information about the sculptor, his work and the sculptural process, as well as a list of sculptures to be seen throughout Michigan and in other Great Lakes states.".
- 00011700 abstract "After the death of her father, King Henry VIII, in 1547, thirteen-year-old Elizabeth must endure the political intrigues and dangers of the reigns of her half-brother Edward and her half-sister Mary before finally becoming Queen of England eleven years later.".
- 00011718 abstract "Introduces the work of running a city, including duties, training, skills needed, and contribution to the community.".
- 00011734 abstract "A young girl receives a nutcracker for Christmas and, after learning how he got his ugly face, helps break a spell and change him into a handsome prince.".
- 00011735 abstract "Kipper buys a hamster as a birthday present for Pig, but he grows to love the hamster so much that he does not want to give it away.".
- 00011742 abstract "While spending a week at basketball camp, fifth grader Mickey asks God for help when he worries about his playing ability, his grandmother's deteriorating health, and a mysterious ghost.".
- 00011763 abstract "The son of a Jewish father and black mother, high school senior Zack has never been allowed to meet his mother's family, but after doing a research project on a former slave, he travels from his home in Canada to Natchez, Mississippi to find his grandfather.".
- 00011764 abstract "Sarah Louise, who lives with her family on a Chesapeake Bay island, grows up feeling less important than her twin sister, until she finally begins to find her own identity.".
- 00011765 abstract "A year in the life of two young girls growing up on the Wisconsin frontier, as they help their mother with the daily chores, enjoy their father's stories and singing, and share special occasions when they get together with relatives or neighbors.".
- 00011766 abstract "Describes the daily activities of nine-year-old Almanzo Wilder, who would grow up to become the husband of Laura Ingalls Wilder, as he lives with his family on a New York farm at the end of the nineteenth century.".
- 00011841 abstract "Mop the sheepdog pretends to be a wild bear when twins Julie and Justin take an imaginary train trip to the Rocky Mountains. Includes related crafts and games.".
- 00011844 abstract "A scarecrow is too friendly to do the job for which it was made.".
- 00011845 abstract "A young boy tries on many different hats while trying to decide which one to wear.".
- 00011846 abstract "A clown troupe prepares for, and presents, a circus act complete with seltzer, a tiny car, and a high wire act.".
- 00011847 abstract "A boy compares himself to his friend Maria, who can make beautiful things, but Maria reminds him that he has talents she lacks.".
- 00011848 abstract "A mother and child take a trip to the grocery store to buy all the child's favorite foods for a birthday party.".
- 00011850 abstract "Retells the traditional tale about three billy goats who trick a troll that lives under the bridge.".
- 00011879 abstract "Fictional diary of a fourteen-year-old girl accompanying a cattle drive along the Chisolm Trail in 1878.".
- 00011880 abstract "Sara Crewe, a pupil at Miss Minchin's London school, is left in poverty when her father dies but is later rescued by a mysterious benefactor.".
- 00011881 abstract "A brief retelling of the escapades of four animal friends who live along a river in the English countryside--Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger.".
- 00011882 abstract "A simplified retelling of ten-year-old Mary coming to live in a lonely house on the Yorkshire moors and discovering an invalid cousin and the mysteries of a locked garden.".
- 00011883 abstract "A simple retelling of the adventures of the four March sisters living in New England during the time of the Civil War.".
- 00011892 abstract "Sixteen-year-old orphan Scoop, a gifted gentler of horses, does not believe that racing is good for horses, but becomes involved with the sport after she and her coworkers agree to stable and help train a special filly.".
- 00011893 abstract "One month before sophomore year begins, Scoop volunteers to work with some newly donated horses at the Horsefeathers Stable.".
- 00011907 abstract "Discusses the criminal and civil trials of former football star and actor O.J. Simpson, who was acquitted of the 1994 murders of his ex-wife, Nichole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman.".
- 00011933 abstract "A poetic description of various kinds of mountains and how they are formed. Includes factual information on mountains.".
- 00011939 abstract "A girl enjoys using all of her five senses to explore the ocean, but when a jellyfish appears she discovers that the sea is not always nice.".
- 00011940 abstract "Elderly Monsieur Noel, the very unconventional new eighth-grade teacher, gives coupon books for such things as dancing in class and sleeping late, which are bound to get him in trouble with the military discipline of Principal Incarnation Perez.".
- 00011977 abstract "All the birds enjoy the song-like flute music of Jabuti, the tortoise, except Vulture who, jealous because he cannot sing, tricks Jabuti into riding his back toward a festival planned by the King of Heaven.".
- 00012008 abstract "While visiting a small town in Alabama, the Aldens hear mysterious howls at midnight, leading them to wonder if an old local legend about a ghost dog is true.".
- 00012033 abstract "When Jenna and Jeremy's father shoots and kills their artist mother, they struggle to slowly rebuild a functioning family.".
- 00012041 abstract "A transmission received from outer space in a combination of different Earth languages tells of an alien schoolboy's fantastic excuse for being late to school again.".
- 00012121 abstract "An introduction to the cooking of France, featuring basic recipes for everyday breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes, as well as typical menus and a brief description of the special features of a French table setting.".
- 00012149 abstract "Tells the story of the African-American singer who struggled against prejudice to become one of the great opera performers of the century.".
- 00012150 abstract "Simple text and illustrations describe the life and accomplishments of the revered civil rights pioneer.".
- 00012158 abstract "In 1947 two teenagers from different backgrounds are thrown together once again as the United Nations votes to create the state of Israel.".
- 00012200 abstract "Flick, a curious young prairie dog, learns about the pleasures and dangers of life outside his family's underground home, as well as the importance of obeying his parents.".
- 00012201 abstract "Two bear cubs spend their first year discovering the wonders and dangers of a forest with their mother.".
- 00012203 abstract "Shandy the lamb, rejected by his mother and the other ewes, is cared for by a young boy until he is big enough to try to rejoin the flock of sheep.".
- 00012222 abstract "Eighth-grader Scoop lives with her aunt and grandfather on a horse farm they can barely maintain, but by trusting God and befriending a mysterious and wealthy new neighbor, Scoop finds a way to keep both the farm and her beloved horse Orphan.".
- 00012223 abstract "In honor of the eighth-graders' graduation, Willie's church is holding a Lock-In, including an exciting contest that might also introduce some of the participants to Jesus.".
- 00012224 abstract "When Scoop meets the beautiful and glamorous Twila Twopennies and is invited to help out at her lavish stables, Scoop imagines that Twila is the mother who gave her up for adoption fifteen years earlier.".
- 00012225 abstract "When Willie's family acquires a second hobby store in Cedarville, he needs God's help making a difficult decision that he knows will be best for everyone.".
- 00012227 abstract "A wayward and difficult horse named Ham threatens the peace at Scoop's horse farm.".
- 00012233 abstract "Discusses life in Tokyo including the history of Tokyo, its geographical significance, home life, education, economic role, arts and entertainment.".
- 00012235 abstract "A noisy little girl with cerebral palsy and a quiet little girl with Down Syndrome learn to play together and eventually become best friends.".
- 00012236 abstract "Fictionalized biography of the boyhood and youth of a great, great nephew of John Paul Jones who, after his boyhood on the frontier, grew up to be an inventor, novelist, and statesman.".
- 00012267 abstract "A reluctant cat is taken to the veterinarian for an examination.".
- 00012281 abstract "The Aldens visit an old camp in Quebec, Canada, and begin to suspect that someone or something is trying to scare them away from the place.".
- 00012301 abstract "Describes the life of a Nantucket sea captain, how he came to be in command of a whaling ship, and how he and his crew hunted whales.".
- 00012344 abstract "On Puma's first day of school, he keeps biting his classmates until Guinea Pig and Monkey teach him a lesson.".
- 00012345 abstract "On Python's first day of school, she can't stop squeezing her classmates, until Elephant accidentally shows her how it feels.".
- 00012363 abstract "Stripe's mischievous little sister leads him into prickly cactuses and a muddy swamp before he finally has to rescue her from a dangerously high tree limb.".
- 00012377 abstract "When he can't find his cat to enter in the neighborhood pet show, Archie must do some fast thinking to win a prize.".