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- 00012379 abstract "Introduces rice as a food--where it comes from, how it is grown and harvested, and how it fits into the USDA Food Guide Pyramid. Includes a recipe for rice pudding.".
- 00012382 abstract "An illustrated version of the legendary song whose many verses were made up by cowboys while herding cattle on the Chisholm Trail.".
- 00012386 abstract "Max and his big sister Ruby disagree about which of their toys to invite to Grandma's birthday party.".
- 00012388 abstract "Over the Thanksgiving holiday, ten-year-old Robyn, who lives with her aunt and uncle, shares special times with her family and friends and must adjust to the thought that her body is changing and to the news that her aunt is expecting a baby.".
- 00012393 abstract "Janie was four years old when she nearly drowned due to her mothers neglect. Through an unhappy foster home experience, and years of feeling that she is unwanted, she keeps alive her dream of someday being a famous singer.".
- 00012429 abstract "In 1944 Santa Fe, Will Hutchinson must put his trust in God when his Native American foster sister is accused of stealing by a Jewish shopkeeper who seems to have some sinister secrets of his own.".
- 00012431 abstract "Turning away from his mother and Jesus after discovering a family secret, twelve-year-old Will Hutchinson lies, steals, and embraces the ways of the Tewa Indians after visiting their pueblo in Santa Fe, New Mexico, during World War II.".
- 00012432 abstract "Ten-year-old Galen, an orphan boy who aspires to be a soldier in the Philistine army and carry Goliath's shield into battle, becomes friends with a young Israelite and learns about his God.".
- 00012433 abstract "Livy, personal slave to Procula, wife of Pontius Pilate, wants her freedom more than anything, but when she encounters Jesus, her ideas of freedom are changed.".
- 00012440 abstract "Bear likes to play in all kinds of weather.".
- 00012441 abstract "A brief biography of the seventeenth-century French explorers who were the first Europeans to locate and chart the Mississippi River.".
- 00012650 abstract "To escape the Irish potato famine of the 1840s, twelve-year-old Annie and her brother immigrate to New York City where they join their older sister as servants, earning money to bring the rest of their family to America, where they discover that both food and hardships abound.".
- 00012659 abstract "While searching for a special Christmas present, Anna and Henry are pulled into a magical movie world, meet famous film personalities, and have a chance to change movie history. Includes facts about the actors and films in the book.".
- 00012676 abstract "Through a series of letters to his parents, Little Wolf relates his adventures as a member of Yelloweyes Forest Detective Agency, crime solvers of the Frettnin Forest, as they investigate a series of mysterious disappearances.".
- 00012682 abstract "A family of pigs celebrates Christmas by telling each one's favorite part of the holiday, but the youngest piglet discovers that his favorite is right outside the window.".
- 00012691 abstract "In the mid-nineteenth century Katya, a Russian girl whose stepmother is Aleut, and Miyacha, a native Kashaya girl, trade knowledge about their cultures as they play together in and near Fort Ross, a Russian settlement in northern California. Includes historical information about the fort.".
- 00012710 abstract "A collection of eight tales from various cultures, including The Little Red Hen; Monkey-See, Monkey-Do; The Three Billy Goats Gruff; and The Magic Porridge Pot.".
- 00012760 abstract "Pepper is sad about moving from Baltimore to New York City, until he meets a neighbor who thinks the biggest city anywhere is also the best city when you're a dog.".
- 00012799 abstract "Annie enjoys many activities with her grandmother, including gardening, catching frogs, playing dress-up, and telling bedtime stories.".
- 00012848 abstract "Little Lucy and her dog classmates use their imaginations to turn a story-building activity into an adventure with the help of Miss Bowser's magical word bones.".
- 00012929 abstract "Rinnah Two Feathers, a sleuth-minded Lakota Indian in South Dakota, investigates a mysterious stranger poking around a long-abandoned house and stumbles across the secret of Dead Man's Mine.".
- 00012965 abstract "A collection of folktales from various cultures in Mexico, all focusing on the important roles of women, such as Rosha, a young girl who rescues the sun; the goddess Tangu Yuh; Kesne, a Zapotec princess; and the Virgin Mary.".
- 00012996 abstract "Seven supernatural stories, all having something to do with death.".
- 00012998 abstract "Teenage wizard Nita travels to other universes to find a cure for her mother who has brain cancer.".
- 00013003 abstract "After moving into a grand new house and fixing up his old one for Grandmother Mouse, Badger realizes that he misses his former home.".
- 00013086 abstract "Biography of the African-American statesman and diplomat who was one of the founders of the United Nations and who received the Nobel Prize for his peacemaking efforts.".
- 00013215 abstract "Describes the nature and rules of drag racing and the special characteristics of drag cars.".
- 00020006 abstract "Eleven-year-old Ben recalls his relationship with his unusual friend Ring, who walked into the river and disappeared one day.".
- 00020007 abstract "Presents legends, fairy tales, fables, and excerpts from current Latino literature in both English and Spanish.".
- 00020008 abstract "Examines the tides, plants, animals, and ecosystems found along the Pacific coast from the icy waters of Alaska to the tropical waters of Mexico.".
- 00020020 abstract "In the early 1700s, twelve-year-old Suzette, an Ojibwa-French girl, hopes that her father will win the fur-trapping contest so that he can quit being a voyageur and stay with his family year-round, but when he is accused of stealing, Suzette must use her knowledge of both French and Ojibwa ways to find the real thief.".
- 00020021 abstract "Encouraged by her close friends and a mystery supporter in cyberspace, Jamie decides to enter a contest to win an art camp scholarship despite her own lack of confidence in her artistic ability.".
- 00020022 abstract "Discusses the natural and manmade causes of floods, the damage that these disasters cause, and what can be done to prevent them.".
- 00020023 abstract "Examines hurricanes, discussing how they are formed, how they are tracked, and what kinds of damage they can cause. Includes a section on 1998's Hurricane Georges.".
- 00020024 abstract "Examines tornadoes, discussing how they are formed, how they are measured, and how they can be predicted. Includes a section on the Wichita Falls tornadoes of 1979.".
- 00020025 abstract "Examines drought disasters, discussing what causes them, how they affect people, and how we can compensate for them. Includes a section on the drought in the Sahel region of Africa.".
- 00020026 abstract "Examines earthquakes, discussing what causes them, how they are measured, and how they can cause tsunamis. Includes a section on the San Francisco earthquake of 1989.".
- 00020043 abstract "When he is wrongly accused of gravely injuring his baby half-sister, thirteen-year-old Branwell loses his power of speech and only his friend Connor is able to reach him and uncover the truth about what really happened.".
- 00020050 abstract "Simple text and photographs depict the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of different kinds of bats, as well as various myths about this flying mammal.".
- 00020077 abstract "Describes fossils, how they are formed, and what they can tell us about life in the past.".
- 00020091 abstract "Hummer Hummingbird tries to convice Big Jake the mouse that his small size is not important if he does good things for others. Includes factual information about hummingbirds.".
- 00020092 abstract "Cindy Sparrow tries to help Suzie Squirrel, who persists in stealing from others. Includes factual information about sparrows.".
- 00020093 abstract "Dinky Duck tries to get Pokey Opossum to be more prompt in seeking shelter from an approaching tornado. Includes factual information about ducks.".
- 00020098 abstract "Joey, who is still taking medication to keep him from getting too wired, goes to spend the summer with the hard-drinking father he has never known and tries to help the baseball team he coaches win the championship.".
- 00020111 abstract "Offers advice on a variety of school-related topics, including getting along with teachers, doing homework, studying for tests, preparing presentations, being popular, and more.".
- 00020117 abstract "Discusses the history of volleyball and the basics of the sport.".
- 00020132 abstract "In the early days of the Civil War, Joseph must decide whether to defend his stepfather's abolitionist and pro-Union beliefs or side with the slave owners and Southern rights supporters in his home town of Branson Mills, Kentucky.".
- 00020134 abstract "Tim rows out to rescue his careless friend Ginger from the rising tide, but their small boat is caught in a storm and dashed upon the rocks before they reach safety.".
- 00020135 abstract "A chronologically arranged collection of profiles of 100 notable American women, ranging from Virginia Dare to Oprah Winfrey.".
- 00020136 abstract "When Ginger runs away to go to sea, Tim and Charlotte follow him and, having no money to return home, sign on as members of a ship's crew and have many adventures, including a shipwreck, before they find Ginger again.".
- 00020137 abstract "Tim and Ginger, cabin boys on the S.S. Royal Fusilier, adopt a stray puppy and decide to hide him aboard ship out of sight of the captain who hates dogs.".
- 00020160 abstract "A guide to preparing for and carrying out a successful job search, including how to fill out an application and how to behave during an interview.".
- 00020168 abstract "Simple text describes the parts of a skateboard, other skateboarding equipment, and skateboarding stunts.".
- 00020169 abstract "Discusses the significance of some of the harvest festivals around the world and describes how they are celebrated.".
- 00020177 abstract "Nancy and her friends establish headquarters in a seaside yacht club to investigate strange happenings in a book store and the disappearance of a marble statue.".
- 00020178 abstract "When their detective father asks them to play burglar in order to protect a client's valuable invention from thieves, the Hardy boys find themselves involved in a large and dangerous conspiracy.".
- 00020200 abstract "In 1863, as the Civil War approaches her quiet town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, nine-year-old Virginia records in a journal the horrible things she witnesses before, during, and after the Battle of Gettysburg.".
- 00020201 abstract "A fictional journal kept by twelve-year-old Augustus Pelletier, the youngest member of Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery.".
- 00020205 abstract "An introduction to the geography, history, government, lifestyles, culture, and current issues of Ethiopia.".
- 00020206 abstract "An overview of the history, geography, government, economy, people, and culture of Colombia.".
- 00020210 abstract "Explains the parts and functions of the nose, how the body breathes and smells, the effects of the drug cocaine, and how to get treatment for addiction.".
- 00020222 abstract "Describes the planning and creation of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and profiles some of those police officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.".
- 00020223 abstract "Abi is certain that sixth grade will be her best year ever, until the favorite teacher she had hoped to have is called away and a new girl wins the place of concertmaster which Abi had thought would be hers.".
- 00020249 abstract "Brief text and illustrations chronicle the life, voyages, and discoveries of the intrepid explorer.".
- 00020335 abstract "A simple introduction to the concepts of speed, resistance, and friction, the different measurements of speed and distance, and machines that can increase speed, such as jet engines and roller skates.".
- 00020342 abstract "When Fred should be sleeping like his mother and father, he sneaks outside to go sledding instead.".
- 00020343 abstract "Brief rhyming clues invite the reader to identify a variety of occupations.".
- 00020344 abstract "Although Ben loves to be outside looking at rocks and digging in the dirt, his fear of spiders almost keeps him inside.".
- 00020347 abstract "A historical exploration of events and daily life in Moscow in both ancient and modern times.".
- 00020353 abstract "Thematically arranged excerpts from Shakespeare's plays and sonnets.".
- 00020355 abstract "When their mother can no longer care for them, eleven-year-old Deirdre and her brothers board the Orphans' Train for placement with families out West, but Deirdre, a talented singer, finds a different type of family when she joins a traveling vaudeville troupe. Includes a note on the Children's Aid Society which operated the orphan trains from 1854 to 1930.".
- 00020371 abstract "Provides information about all aspects of the universe: galaxies, the solar system, stars, asteroids and meteoroids, space exploration and more. Includes related hands-on activities and projects.".
- 00020376 abstract "Provides step-by-step instructions for creating twenty-nine Christmas ornaments, including a spoon reindeer, a necktie wreath, and a paper gingerbread boy.".
- 00020390 abstract "Describes some of the many different animals, from anteaters to the great cats, that prey on other creatures in rainforests.".
- 00020391 abstract "Describes the food chain that exists in rainforests and the plants and animals that are part of it.".
- 00020399 abstract "A novel in diary form in which the youngest daughter of Czar Nicholas II describes the privileged life her family led up until the time of World War I and the tragic events that befell them.".
- 00020403 abstract "In 1927 the Dixons move from rural Georgia to Chicago, where African Americans have more opportunities, and there Lorraine meets a famous movie actress and her little brother Marcus finds that his artistic talents are useful.".
- 00020407 abstract "A poetic celebration of Magic Johnson and his quicksilver moments of triumph on the basketball court.".
- 00020421 abstract "Discusses the personal life and baseball career of the young man from Michigan who achieved his dream to play shortstop for the New York Yankees.".
- 00020430 abstract "A Swiss orphan is heartbroken when she must leave her beloved grandfather and their happy home in the mountains to go to school and to care for an invalid girl in the city. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story.".
- 00020432 abstract "The adventures of the three Darling children in Never-Never Land with Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story.".
- 00020433 abstract "A cat tries to run away from a rain cloud, but when the rain comes she finds that it is cool, tickly, gentle, clean, and lovely.".
- 00020434 abstract "A newly illustrated version of the well-known poem about an important Christmas visitor.".
- 00020436 abstract "Rhyming text and illustrations briefly point out what animals have teeth, their uses, and how to care for them.".
- 00020447 abstract "Presents a yoga program describing the exercises, breathing techniques, routines, and games used to develop strength and flexibility.".
- 00020448 abstract "In seventeenth-century London, Meg, who has little interest in cooking, needlework, or other homemaking skills, dreams of becoming a bookseller and someday inheriting her widowed father's book store.".
- 00020473 abstract "Presents a series of activities, arranged in order of difficulty, that teach the operation of multiplication.".
- 00020474 abstract "Discusses American life during World War II, depicts a year in the lives of two fictional families, and presents projects and activities, such as deciphering codes, making a mobile out of found objects, and baking a sweet potato pie.".
- 00020487 abstract "In this Southwestern version of the Gingerbread Man, a tortilla runs away from the woman who is about to cook him.".
- 00020516 abstract "Describes the life, basketball career, and daily routine of Tamika Whitmore, a player with the New York Liberty, a team in the Women's National Basketball Association.".
- 00020519 abstract "Doomed to sleep for one hundred years by a wicked fairy, a beautiful princess finally awakens with the kiss of a prince.".
- 00020520 abstract "As Noah constructs the ark to withstand the great flood, birds fly around the world spreading the news to their animal friends.".
- 00020526 abstract "Introduces the climate, rotation, and behavior of the Earth, as well as its place in the solar system.".
- 00020528 abstract "An educated, inquisitive young girl in Philadelphia corresponds with President Thomas Jefferson about current events, including the Lewis and Clark expedition, new inventions, and life at Monticello.".
- 00020539 abstract "Young Michael Jordan, who is smaller than the other players, learns that determination and hard work are more important than size when playing the game of basketball.".
- 00020551 abstract "When Mary gives Mendel, a young handicapped boy, the gifts presented to the baby Jesus from the three wise men, Mendel distributes them to those in need and receives a miracle in return.".
- 00020558 abstract "An introduction to ice hockey, describing the history of the sport, equipment required, and the skills and practice necessary.".
- 00020571 abstract "Discusses the ethical issues surrounding the Food and Drug Administration's regulation of the testing, marketing, and sale of drugs in the United States.".
- 00020602 abstract "Retells the story of King Christian X and the Danish resistance to the Nazis during World War II.".
- 00020605 abstract "A biography of the man who overcame childhood poverty and serious illness to become a successful composer, music arranger, and television producer.".