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1. Agee, John (2003). Z goes home. Belgium: Library of Congress.

Abstract:
The letter Z leaves his job of making the word "zoo." Along the way he passes other letters forming their words until he goes through the entire alphabet.

Abstract provided by Michele Gillespie, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alien] [Alphabet] [Architecture] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Glossary] [Karate] [Mythical] [Ocean] [River] [Running] [Sequence] [Shapes] [Sports]

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2. Babbit, Natalie (1998). Ouch!. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A baby born with the destiny of marrying a princess is brought by the King and thrown into the river to prevent a possible marriage with his newborn daughter. Rescued by a loving couple, the boy grows up and meets the King once again. The Kings plan to kill the young man backfires again and the young man marries the princess. As a test, the King sends the new prince to steal the golden hairs off the devil's head. In a surprise ending, the prince prevails, but the King is not so lucky.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Architecture] [Baby] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Bridge] [Confidence] [Correspondence] [Dancing] [Death] [Devils] [Dreams] [Fable] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Forest] [Happiness] [Lost] [Magic] [Marriage] [Nonverbal Communication] [River] [River] [Royalty] [Secrets] [Sleep] [Transportation] [Trick] [Wedding]

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3. Banks, Kate (2000). The night worker. New York: Frances Foster Books.

Abstract:
Alex dreams of becoming a night worker just like his dad. One night before bedtime, Alex is surprised when his dad hands him a hard hat. Now Alex can see what it is really like to be a night worker!

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

Keywords: [Architecture] [Bedtime] [Careers] [Construction] [Dreams] [Family] [Hard Work] [Machines] [Night] [Parents] [Sleep] [Surprises] [Teamwork] [Technology] [Transportation] [Truck] [Verbal Communication] [Work]

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4. Chall, Marsha Wilson (2000). Bonaparte. New York: Dorling Kindersley Publishing.

Abstract:
Jean Claude is going to boarding school, but no dogs are allowed at La School d'Excellence. Poor Bonaparte must find a way to be with Jean Claude!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Architecture] [Assertiveness] [Bedtime] [Careers] [Caring] [Compromise] [Critical Thinking] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Dog] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [French] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Happiness] [Health] [Instruments] [Loneliness] [Love] [Monuments] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Pets] [Problem Solving] [Rules] [Sadness] [School]

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5. Cooper, Elisha (1999). Building. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
An empty lot is transformed by an architect, surveyors, and workers of all kinds. Big construction equipment moves earth and trucks deliver materials throughout the building process. The building stands between two other buildings not far from downtown. It stands empty now, waiting to be filled with people.

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

Keywords: [Architecture] [Buildings] [Careers] [Community] [Construction] [Determination] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Hard Work] [Sequence] [Sounds] [Tools]

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6. Dahl, Michael (2004). One big building. Minneapolis, MN: Picture Window Books.

Abstract:
Children learn about the importance of teamwork, cooperation, and goal-setting as an entire twelve-story building is constructed from an initial simple plan. Numbers one through twelve illustrate the entire building process in a fun and strategic way.

Abstract provided by Lindsay Gray, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Architecture] [Buildings] [Conflict Resolution] [Construction] [Cooperation] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Machines] [Numbers] [Responsibilities] [Sequence] [Teamwork] [Work]

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7. Gerrard, Roy (1998). The roman twins. Great Britain: Hamish Hamilton, Limited.

Abstract:
Maximus and his twin sister Vanilla are slaves to the cruel master Slobbus Pompius. They run away when Slobbus buys Polydox the horse then quickly decides to kill him. Maximus and Vanilla go through a chariot race and an invasion of Rome before they finally gain their freedom.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Architecture] [Assertiveness] [Bravery] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Freedom] [Heroism] [History] [Horse] [Peer Resistance] [Rhyme] [Siblings] [Slavery] [War] [Work]

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8. Gustafson, Angela (2003). Imagine a house. Minneapolis, MN: Out of the Box.

Abstract:
Take a walk through 15 countries around the world and learn about different types of dwellings. A brief geographical tour is taken when you traverse the pages of real-life photographs and maps.

Abstract provided by Sarah Gearhardt for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Architecture] [Author's Note] [Clothing] [Community] [Construction] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Decision Making] [Family] [Farm] [Filipino] [Geography] [Goal Setting] [History] [Home] [Indonesian] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [Religion] [Shelter] [South American] [Stress Management] [Tools] [Traditions]

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9. Haskins, James//Benson, Kathleen (1998). African beginnings. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books.

Abstract:
This book explores and celebrates the powerful impact people of African descent have made on world history, and on the American experience

Abstract provided by Dutton Children's Books, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Animals] [Architecture] [Art] [Bodies Of Water] [Business] [Clothing] [Culture] [Dancing] [Death] [Desert] [Discrimination] [Donkey] [Egypt] [Europe] [Flood] [Food] [Geography] [Ghana] [Hard Work] [History] [Instruments] [Islam] [Leadership] [Lizard] [Maps] [Multicultural] [Music] [Muslim] [Nigerian] [Nonfiction] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Religion] [River] [Ship] [Slavery] [Time] [Traditions] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Village] [Work] [Zimbabwe]

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10. Hopkinson, Deborah (2006). Sky boys: How they built the empire state building. New York: Schwartz and Wade.

Abstract:
A boy watches in amazement as the Empire State Building is built. When the building is completed he goes to the top with his father to see all of the New York City.

Abstract provided by Stacey Morgan, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Architecture] [Beliefs] [Buildings] [Careers] [Ceremony] [Construction] [Day] [Determination] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Hope] [Money] [Night] [Parents] [Sequence] [Sky] [Tools] [Transportation] [Truck] [Verbal Communication] [Wish]

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11. Laden, Nina (2000). Roberto the insect architect. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Abstract:
Being an architect is tough when you are a termite. But with hard work and dedication, Roberto is determined to become one.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Ant] [Architecture] [Assertiveness] [Bee] [Beetle] [Bias] [Buildings] [Butterfly] [Careers] [Caring] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Dedication] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Discrimination] [Dreams] [Flea] [Fly] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Habitat] [Hard Work] [Insects] [Ladybug] [Museum] [Newspaper] [Patience] [Photograph] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Spider] [Technology] [Termite] [Tick] [Time] [Tools]

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12. McCaulay, David (1997). Rome antics. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company .

Abstract:
With the help of a pigeon, we take a journey through the city of Rome where there are many ancient buildings and sculptures. We soar over beautiful architecture and cobblestone streets as we explore the city.

Abstract provided by Janie Earle, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Architecture] [Art] [Birds] [Exploration] [History] [Italian] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pigeon] [Restaurant] [Surprises] [Travel] [Travel]

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13. Weitzman, Jacqueline//Glasser, Robin (2000). You can't take a balloon into the national gallery. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
A little girl is sad when she must leave her balloon outside the National Gallery with the lady who takes pictures for tourists. Little does the girl know that the balloon will take the picture lady along with many famous people on a tour of Washington D.C.!Will the balloon come back to the little girl?

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

Keywords: [Architecture] [Art] [Balloon] [Car] [Celebration] [Flag] [Monuments] [Museum] [Photograph] [Tractor] [Transportation] [Travel] [Trolley]

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14. Yorinks, Arthur (1999). Harry and lulu. New York: Hyperion Books for Children .

Abstract:
Just like any other little girl, Lulu wants a dog. Her parents give her a stuffed poodle named Harry instead of a real pet. At first, Lulu doesn't like Harry at all!But when he comes to life and they have an adventure together, Lulu discovers what a good friend he is.

Abstract provided by Erin Wiegand, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Architecture] [Bodies Of Water] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Family] [Feelings] [French] [Friendship] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Pets] [Reading] [River] [Sleep] [Toys] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]

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