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1. Argueta, Manlio (1990). Magic dogs of the volcanoes. San Francisco: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
The people of El Salvador are protected by cadejos, which are magic dogs that are descendents of the volcanoes. Two ancient volcanoes help the cadejos when Don Tonio and his 13 brothers send soldiers to destroy the cadejos. This book contains both Spanish and English text.

Abstract provided by Keith E. Rhoades, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict] [Cooperation] [Dog] [Family] [Geography] [Geology] [Helping] [Language] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Siblings] [Spanish] [Survival] [Verbal Communication] [Volcano]

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2. Bunting, Eve (1999). I have an olive tree. : Joanna Cotler Books.

Abstract:
On Sophia's seventh birthday, her grandfather gave her an olive tree. Sophia is a little disappointed by the gift and doesn't understand why her grandfather would give her an olive tree that she can't even see. After all, it is Greece and she lives in California! It isn't until her grandfather passes away that Sophia truly understands the importance and meaning of the gift when she and her mother visit the olive tree in Greece.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Birthday] [Communication] [Community] [Culture] [Customs] [Dedication] [Disappointment] [Emotions] [Exploration] [Family] [Feelings] [Generations] [Geology] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Greece] [Greek] [Grief] [Immigrants] [Instruments] [Language] [Learning] [Loss] [Love] [Memories] [Memory] [Misunderstanding] [Music] [Parents] [Plants] [Presents] [Resentment] [Sadness] [Traditions] [Travel] [Tree] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication]

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3. Christian, Peggy (2000). If you find a rock. San Diego, CA: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
Real life photos capture children doing activities with rocks of different shapes, colors, and sizes. Can you remember the feel of a special rock in your hand?

Abstract provided by Meredith Corradine for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Activities] [Colors] [Critical Thinking] [Exploration] [Feelings] [Fun] [Geology] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Investigation] [Memory] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Rocks] [Science] [Self Esteem] [Shapes] [Sizes] [Stress Management] [Water] [Wish]

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4. Gantschev, Ivan (1980). The volcano. London: Neugebauer Press.

Abstract:
On a beautiful island, one cranky crab seeks revenge on a powerful volcano and meets his match.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Change] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [Feelings] [Geology] [Island] [Reptiles] [Revenge] [Turtle] [Volcano]

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5. Harshman, M.//Collins, B. (1991). Rocks in my pockets. New York: Cobblehill Books.

Abstract:
The Woods family is a poor, farming family who lives on top of a windy mountain. They have little food, clothes, or money, but they work hard on the farm. They all carry rocks in their pockets while farming to keep their skinny bodies from blowing away. They also use rocks to heat and keep them warm in the winter. The rocks become shiny and smooth and are sold for money.

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

Keywords: [Clothing] [Family] [Food] [Geology] [Grandparents] [Hard Work] [Helping] [Kindness] [Learning] [Money] [Parents] [Poverty] [Rocks] [Self Esteem] [Siblings]

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6. Karwoski, Gail Langer (2007). The julia rockhound. Mt. Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.

Abstract:
When a girl becomes interested in rocks, she becomes Julia the Rockhound. Julie learns how to dig for minerals and explain the wonder of crystal information from her Dad.

Abstract provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Discovery] [Dog] [Family] [Geology] [Hobby] [Home] [Parents] [Rocks]

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7. Mahy, Margaret (1994). The rattlebang picnic. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Jack and Marion McTavish decide to get an old car and have 7 children instead of 1 new car. They go on a picnic adventure with their children and Granny McTavish who always cooks everything too long.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Car] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Food] [Geology] [Grandparents] [Mountains] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Picnic] [Siblings] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Volcano]

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8. Rappaport, Doreen (1987). Trouble at the mines. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Junior Books.

Abstract:
With the help of Mother Jones, a famous leader, the miners go on strike to fight for better working conditions and wages. Rosie's family struggles to survive the eight-month strike. The persistant women and miners force the owners to give in, and the strike ends with victory.

Abstract provided by Katie Olson, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Equality] [Family] [Fight] [Geology] [Goal Setting] [Kindness] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Persistence] [Poverty] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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