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1. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (2006). Monster looks for a house. 1973: Bowmar.

Abstract:
A friendly purple monster comes to a new city to look for a new place to live. Since this monster is different from others in the city, he must hunt for a house that fits him. After looking at many houses, he finally finds one that he can live in comfortably.

Abstract provided by Kate Logan for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Buildings] [Change] [Community] [Comparisons] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Environment] [Exploration] [Goal Setting] [Home] [Monsters] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Problem Solving] [Sizes]

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2. Collier, Bryan (2000). Uptown. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Join this boy's pride as he shares his town's sights and sounds the way he sees and hears them. You'll see Harlem along the river, street, and neighborhood.

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

Keywords: [Basketball] [Buildings] [Church] [Community] [Day] [Entertainment] [Family] [Food] [Grandparents] [Music] [Night] [Parents] [Photograph] [Pride] [Rhythm] [River] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Sports] [Theatre] [Train] [Transportation]

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3. 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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4. 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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5. Dematons, Charlotte (2003). The yellow balloon. Asheville, NC: Front Street and Lemniscaat.

Abstract:
A balloon travels through the air and around the world. While sailing through the air, the balloon fly's over many different people and places (a wordless book).

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

Keywords: [Art] [Balloon] [Bodies Of Water] [Buildings] [Culture] [Desert] [Discovery] [Farm] [Geography] [Lake] [Mountains] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [River] [Sea] [Ship] [Skiing] [Sky] [Travel] [Village] [Witches]

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6. 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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7. Isadora, Rachel (2000). 123 pop!. New York: Penguin Books.

Abstract:
Pop!The numbers 1-1,000,000 are counted through pop art, ranging from astronauts, fish, and gargolyes to animals, flowers, and food. Can you count 1,000 jellybeans and 1,000,000 stars?

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Astronaut] [Body Parts] [Buildings] [Change] [Chimpanzee] [Colors] [Counting] [Dancing] [Fish] [Flowers] [Food] [Heroism] [Numbers] [Performance] [Sequence] [Sounds] [Stars] [Symbols]

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8. 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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9. Lyon, George Ella (2000). One lucky girl. New York: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc.

Abstract:
It is just a normal Sunday for a young boy and his family. The boy's family and neighbors relax in the shade away from the hot sun while his baby sister takes a nap in her crib inside their trailer. Suddenly the sky turns black and the air becomes very still. A tornado!The storm quickly sweeps through the neighborhood. A huge mess is left when the tornado is gone. Everyone is okay, but the boy's baby sister is missing. Will the boy and his family ever find her?

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Baseball] [Buildings] [Family] [Horse] [Lost] [Neighbors] [Sports] [Storm] [Tornado] [Weather]

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10. Njeng, Pierre Yves (1999). Vacation in the village: A story from west africa. Honesdale, Pennsylvania: Boyd Mills Press.

Abstract:
A boy discovers and takes pride in the customs of his people when he visits his family's village in West Africa.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Affection] [Africa] [Books] [Boredom] [Buildings] [Construction] [Customs] [Discovery] [Dreams] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fish] [Fishing] [Forest] [Friendship] [Games] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [History] [Hunting] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Reptiles] [School] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Traditions] [Train] [Transportation] [Travel] [Turtle] [Vacation] [Village] [Work] [Worry]

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11. Schertle, Alice (2007). We. New York: Lee & Low Books Inc..

Abstract:
Describes the emergence of humankind out of Africa, charting the course of human development from seven million years ago to today, highlighting the development of diversity among peoples and our ability to invent and discover.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Art] [Astronomy] [Author's Note] [Baseball] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Buildings] [Construction] [Desert] [Discovery] [Exploration] [Forest] [History] [Home] [Inventions] [Machines] [Moon] [Mountains] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Poetry] [Prayer] [Religion] [Rhythm] [River] [Sea] [Sports] [Sun] [Technology] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [War]

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12. Wiesner, David (1999). Sector 7. New York: Clarion.

Abstract:
While on a school trip to the Empire State building, a boy is taken by a friendly cloud to visit Sector 7 Join in his adventure as he discovers how clouds are shaped and channeled throughout the country. (A Wordless Book).

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [American] [Art] [Buildings] [Clouds] [Fantasy] [Fly] [Imagination] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sleep] [Travel]

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