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1. Barton, Byron (1989). Dinosaurs, dinosaurs. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell.

Abstract:
A long time ago, there were dinosaurs. We get to see the many different characteristics of dinosaurs.

Abstract provided by Sally Bayes-Foxx, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Archeology] [Dinosaur] [History]

2. Carrick, Carol (1989). Big old bones: A dinosaur tale. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Professor Potts is traveling with his family across the country when his dog finds a very old, big bone. Professor Potts collects many bones and takes them to his laboratory to study them. Professor Potts assembles the bones in different combinations until he finally comes up with a Tribrontosaurus Rex!

Abstract provided by Amy Brumbaugh, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Archeology] [Bones] [Critical Thinking] [Dinosaur] [Discovery] [Extinction] [Goal Setting] [History]

3. MacGill-Callahan, Shiela (1991). And still the turtle watched. New York: Dial.

Abstract:
Delaware Indians carve a rock into a turtle. The turtle watches man progress as centuries go by. Eventually, it is found by an archaelogist and taken to the New York City botantanical gardens for all generations to revere.

Abstract provided by Celia Thornton, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Archeology] [Careers] [Garden] [History] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Reptiles] [Traditions] [Turtle]

4. Pearson, Tracey Campbell (1999). Where does joe go?. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.

Abstract:
Every winter Joe from the neighborhood Snack Bar disappears without a trace. All of the towns people have creative ideas on where he is. But in the end he turns out to be someone the children love...even more than the hotdogs and ice cream he gives them in the summertime!

Abstract provided by Chris Clemmons, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Archeology] [Astronaut] [Autumn] [Beach] [Bones] [Change] [Community] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Excitement] [Five Senses] [Food] [Gossip] [Instruments] [Monuments] [Moon] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Privacy] [Royalty] [Santa] [Seasons] [Ship] [Spring] [Summer] [Transportation] [Travel] [Vacation] [Winter] [Work]

5. Reid, Margarette (1997). A string of beads. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
A young girl and her grandma spend time together making necklaces from beads. Beads can come in all different shapes, sizes, textures, and materials. They were used by many cultures throughout time. When she puts her necklaces together she learns about each bead.

Abstract provided by Hillary Bixby, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Appearance] [Appreciation] [Archeology] [Art] [Author's Note] [Beauty] [Celebration] [Colors] [Creativity] [Diversity] [Egyptian] [Family] [Fossil] [Grandparents] [History] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Plants] [Shapes] [Sizes] [Spiritual] [Storytelling] [Symbols]
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