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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. Bock, Lee (2003). Oh, crumps! Ay, caramba!. Greenbay, WI: Raven Tree Press.

Abstract:
One night, a sleepy farmer has a lot of chores to do and also has a hard time keeping his chore list striaght. One mishap after another heeps him from getting sleep. As a result, he mixes up his tasks so that he plans to "mow the cow, climb the fence, repair the hay, and milk the silo." Hopefully no one will disturb the farmer's sleep again before morning!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Cat] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Exercise] [Farm] [Glossary] [Goat] [Hard Work] [Language] [Multicultural] [Responsibilities] [Sleep] [Spanish] [Walking]

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3. Galiano, Dan (2000). Hurricanes. New York: The Rosen Publishing Group.

Abstract:
This informational text explains the life cycle of tropical storms, the coriolis effect, and the anatomy of a hurricane. Wind and flooding damage are explained and especially the effects of storm surges. Hurricane strength is measured by a category scale. Improvements in technology have helped us with hurricane prediction and safety.

Abstract provided by: Valerie A. Ubbes, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Comparisons] [Cyclone] [Destruction] [Flood] [Geography] [Glossary] [History] [Hurricane] [Index] [Maps] [Nonfiction] [Prediction] [Safety] [Science] [Storm] [Technology] [Typhoon] [Weather]

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4. Jango-Cohen, Judith (2005). Camels. New York: Benchmark Books.

Abstract:
The word camel comes from the arabic word jamil, meaning beauty. Learn more about this animal through reading about its diet, birth and growth, and even camels on a racetrack! A glossary and index give you more information for other texts and websites.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Arabian] [Asian] [Australian] [Author's Note] [Behavior] [Camel] [China] [Desert] [Diversity] [Drought] [Glossary] [Iranian] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sand] [Science] [South American] [Sun] [Temperature] [Verbal Communication]

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5. Jennings, Terry (1999). Natural disasters: Hurricanes and tornadoes. : Belitha Press.

Abstract:
This informational text discusses hurricanes and tornadoes by photographs and diagrams. Weather researchers use satellites to circle the earth and take photographs of cloud patterns and the ground. Tornadoes are born in thunderclouds. Learn how tornadoes and hurricanes are tracked and studied, including the damage these natural disasters cause.

Abstract provided by: Valerie A. Ubbes, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Bangladesh] [Careers] [Clouds] [Comparisons] [Destruction] [Disasters] [Electricity] [Energy] [England] [Geography] [Glossary] [Hurricane] [Index] [Jamaica] [Maps] [Multicultural] [Nonfiction] [Numbers] [Photograph] [Research] [School] [Science] [Storm] [Technology] [Temperature] [Tornado] [United States] [Weather] [Wind]

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6. Knight, Margy Burns (1994). Welcoming babies. Gardiner, ME: Tilbury House.

Abstract:
People celebrate the gift of a new baby in different ways around the world. Babies are welcomed into their families using different customs like singing, kissing, touching, blessing, naming, and other special actions.

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

Keywords: [Adoption] [Afghani] [African] [Author's Note] [Cambodian] [Correspondence] [Customs] [Family] [Food] [Glossary] [Grandparents] [Indian] [Iranian] [Jewish] [Korean] [Language] [Multicultural] [Muslim] [Native American] [Pakistani] [Parents] [Puerto Rican] [Quakers] [Siblings] [Spanish] [Spiritual] [Traditions] [Vietnamese]

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7. Lessem, Don (2005). The smartest dinosaurs. Minneapolis, MN: Lerner Publications Company.

Abstract:
Learn how long ago specific dinosaurs lived, how smart they are and what they ate. A glossary and an index give other important information on dinosaurs.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Body Parts] [Bones] [Dinosaur] [Education] [Extinction] [Glossary] [Habitat] [Hunting] [Index] [Nonverbal Communication] [Survival] [Vocabulary]

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8. Mashiri, Pascal (1995). Mzimba and the crowned cranes. South Africa: Read Educational Trust.

Abstract:

Abstract provided by Tony Kinne for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Birds] [Crane] [Elephant] [Folktale] [Glossary] [Kenyan] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Storytelling] [Vulture]

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9. Mashiri, Pascal (1995). The man who called the crocodiles. Braamfontein: Read Educational Trust.

Abstract:
Gyiii-eee! This is the sound that calls a crocodile. In this land, the wealthy king takes Lulaba as his new wife. She eventually has Gobango as her only son. She tells Gobango of stories about her father calling crocodiles. Eventually Gobango has to flee from his mom or the dead king’s enemies will kill him. He flees to meet Lulaba’s father, his grandfather. He goes on a fishing trip and meets one of the fisherman’s beautiful daughters, Nanjobe. Gobango asks her father if he can marry her. He says no because he isn’t rich enough to take care of his daughter. Therefore, he works to raise money for her. Six months later, Nanjobe is to marry an old man. Gobango and Nanjobe both hate this idea and flee to Gobango’s boat. Nanjobe’s father sends people after the two, so Gobango calls the crocodiles, Gyiii-eee. Crocodiles surround their boat. The rest of the people search for the lovers and assuming they are dead, take their boats back to the village.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Africa] [Anger] [Assertiveness] [Crocodile] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Fish] [Fishing] [Folktale] [Glossary] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Health] [Love] [Multicultural] [Refusal Skills] [Reptiles] [Royalty] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Stress Management] [Uganda] [Verbal Communication]

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10. Paul, Ann Whitford (2004). Manana, Iguana. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Following the story line of Little Red Hen, Iguana decides to throw a fiesta and invite all of her friends. Set in the desert, the lazy cat, dog, and mouse are replaced by Conejo (rabbit), Culebra (Snake), and Tortuga (tortoise). As Iguana sets the stage for invitations, decorations, and of course, food preparation, her three lazy friends have an excuse for every task presented to them. Either they are too fast, too slow, or have no arms. As the evening of the fiesta approaches, Iguana decides that her three friends should not be included, as they did nothing. Feeling bad about not only being left out, but disappointing Iguana, the three friends decide to right the situation, and prove themselves worthy of her friendship.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Behavior] [Celebration] [Conflict Resolution] [Days Of The Week] [Decision Making] [Food] [Glossary] [Hard Work] [Iguana] [Language] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Party] [Peer Resistance] [Procrastination] [Rabbit] [Refusal Skills] [Self Esteem] [Sleep] [Snake] [Stress Management] [Tortoise]

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