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1. Baylor, Byrd (1974). Everybody needs a rock. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
There are many things to consider when selecting a rock. What special qualities would you look for when playing with rocks?

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Collection] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nature] [Patience] [Rocks]

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2. Carter, Don (2002). Get to work trucks!. Brookfrield, CT: Roaring Brook Press.

Abstract:
In the morning trucks, such as dump trucks, bulldozers, cement mixers, tow trucks, cranes, and rollers, go to work. Learn about types of machines, sizes, colors, and numbers. At night, the trucks are finished working for the day.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Colors] [Concepts] [Construction] [Crane] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Hard Work] [Height] [Machines] [Morning] [Moving] [Night] [Numbers] [Progress] [Reptiles] [Responsibilities] [Rocks] [Sizes] [Transportation] [Truck] [Turtle] [Verbal Communication] [Work]

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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. Coville, Bruce//Coville, Katherine (1978). The foolish giant. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Harry the giant may not be very bright, but he is definitely very kind. When a wizard threatens to take over the town, Harry risks getting turned into a stone toad. Instead, the wizard's plan backfires and he turns himself into a stone toad.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Friendship] [Giants] [Greed] [Kindness] [Mythical] [Rocks] [Self Esteem]

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5. Dengler, Marianna (1996). The worry stone. Flagstaff, AZ: Northland.

Abstract:
When growing up, Amanda loved her Grandfather and his stories. But now that Amanda is old, she feels lonely. One day at the park she befriends a lonely boy. She is able to give the boy something very special. Then he gives her something in return.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Author's Note] [Death] [Family] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Fossil] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Hope] [Loneliness] [Memories] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Park] [Rocks] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Storytelling] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]

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6. Eversole, Robyn (1995). Flood fish. New York: Crown Publishers, Inc..

Abstract:
Every year the fish come with the flood waters. Every spring a young boy in Australia enjoys exploring the mystery the waters bring to the once-dry banks of the river.

Theresa R Ramsey, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Australia] [Author's Note] [Change] [Discovery] [Exercise] [Exploration] [Fish] [Flood] [Geography] [Grandparents] [Investigation] [Multicultural] [Reproduction] [River] [Rocks] [Sea] [Siblings] [Swimming] [Water]

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7. 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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8. Herbert, Barbara (1994). Gamal's treasure. Cape Town, South Africa: Edson-Clyde Press.

Abstract:
Two children and their mother discuss what is the greatest treasure? The children believe that it is the riches and gold. The mother relates the story of Gamal and how the spirit of the cave showed Gamal that water is truly the greatest treasure.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Beverage] [Camel] [Cave] [Conservation] [Decision Making] [Exploration] [Family] [Learning] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Rocks] [Royalty] [Storytelling] [Teaching] [Treasure] [Trick] [Verbal Communication] [Water]

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9. Hoffman, Eric (1999). Best best colors. St. Paul, MN: RedLeaf Press.

Abstract:
Nate finds it difficult to decide which color is his favorite. Every time he sees a new color, he likes it better than the other. He learns that he can have more than one favorite color.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Bluejay] [Cat] [Caterpillar] [Clothing] [Colors] [Comparisons] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Differences] [Dreams] [Family] [Fight] [Fish] [Flood] [Flowers] [Language] [Ocean] [Picnic] [Rabbit] [Rainbow] [Rocks] [Shopping] [Sky] [Spanish] [Stereotypes] [Tiger] [Tree] [Turtle] [Whale]

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10. Hoff, Syd (1958). Danny and the dinosaur. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Danny visits a museum one day and comes across a dinosaur who begins to speak with Danny. The two spend the day together playing and having fun. By the end of the day it is time for the dinosaur to go back and Danny, although sad, admits he had a wonderful day.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Baseball] [Bear] [Boat] [Bus] [Car] [Climbing] [Communication] [Dinosaur] [Dog] [Elephant] [Friendship] [Fun] [Giraffe] [Helping] [Hippopotamus] [Imagination] [Indian] [Lion] [Monkey] [Museum] [Neighbors] [Noise] [Play] [Pretend] [Rocks] [Running] [Sadness] [Seal] [Sports] [Swimming] [Teaching] [Teeth] [Trick] [Walking] [Water] [Wish] [Zoo]

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11. Hurst, Carol Otis (2001). Rocks in his head. Hong Kong: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Carol Hurst's father loves collecting rocks in his spare time. After the Depression forces him to close his gas station, the father gets a job working with rocks at a science museum, realizing his dream.

Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Ambition] [Business] [Car] [Careers] [Collection] [Depression] [Dreams] [Learning] [Money] [Moving] [Museum] [Parents] [Reading] [Rocks] [Science] [Transportation] [Work]

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12. 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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13. Kay, Verla (1999). Gold fever. New York: G.P. Putnum's Sons.

Abstract:
In a rhyming story a farmer joins a group of miners to look for gold. They travel through praries, deserts, and mountains panning for gold but never find much. The farmer, after finding no gold, leaves the miners to go back home to his farm and family.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Bear] [Beverage] [Birds] [Camping] [Careers] [Clothing] [Desert] [Discovery] [Exploration] [Family] [Farm] [Food] [Hard Work] [Hunger] [Mountains] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Rhyme] [Rhyme] [Rocks] [Siblings] [Snake] [Tools] [Travel] [Vulture] [Water]

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14. Kay, Verla (1999). Iron horses. New York: Putnam.

Abstract:
Building a railroad takes a lot of work. Many people must be involved from the planners and politicians in the capital, to the Irishmen and Chinese men building the track out west. When it is finally finished, the track is a wonderful form of transportation.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Chinese] [Competition] [Construction] [Cooperation] [Fun] [Geography] [Hard Work] [History] [Immigrants] [Irish] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Rain] [Rocks] [Snow] [Storm] [Tools] [Train] [Transportation] [Travel] [Weather]

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15. Lewis, P. Thomas (1971). Hill of fire. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
Bored of his day-to-day lifestyle, a farmer complains to his wife and son how "nothing ever hannpens." One day while plowing, the farmer comes across an explosion coming from his field. It turns out to be a volcano erupting and the farmer's field becomes a place in history.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Beverage] [Boredom] [Bull] [Bus] [Church] [Dancing] [Depression] [Farm] [Fire] [Food] [Helping] [Market] [Mexican] [Mountains] [Night] [Noise] [Ox] [Party] [Prayer] [Rocks] [Running] [Sadness] [Safety] [School] [Spanish] [Toys] [Truck] [Volcano] [Work]

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16. London, Jonathan (2001). Sun dance water dance. New York: Dutton Children's Book.

Abstract:
A group of children enjoy a beautiful summer day by swimming, playing in the hot sun, picnicking, and skipping rocks. Their day ends as they look up at the stars and dream of what tomorrow will bring.

Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Beverage] [Body Parts] [Colors] [Constellation] [Dancing] [Day] [Dreams] [Exercise] [Five Senses] [Friendship] [Imagination] [Lizard] [Moon] [Night] [Picnic] [Rocks] [Seasons] [Sky] [Snake] [Stars] [Summer] [Sun] [Swimming] [Taste] [Temperature] [Water]

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17. Pfister, Marcus (1997). Milo y las piedras magicas. New York: North-South Books.

Abstract:
Milo lives in a cave on a small island. One cold winter day, he discovers a glowing rock that keeps his cave warm. When he tells the other mice about it, do they become greedy and take all the rocks, or do they take only what they need?You get to chose the ending and decide what the mice will do.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Greed] [Happiness] [Island] [Language] [Mouse] [Multicultural] [Peer Resistance] [Rocks] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Sharing] [Spanish] [Storytelling] [Summer] [Winter]

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18. Pfister, Marcus (1997). Milo and the magical stones. New York: North-South Books.

Abstract:
Milo lives in a cave on a small island. One cold winter day, he discovers a glowing rock to keep his cave warm. When he tells the other mice about it, do they become greedy and take all of the rocks, or do they take only what they need?You choose the ending and decide what the mice will do.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cave] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Greed] [Happiness] [Island] [Mouse] [Peer Resistance] [Rocks] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Sharing] [Storytelling] [Summer] [Winter]

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19. Reinhart, Matthew // Sabuda, Robert (2005). Encyclopedia prehistorica: Dinosaurs. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Discover the world of dinosaurs as they pop-up and come to life! Learn about various dinosaurs and how multiple body parts made them different from other dinosaurs. With the turn of each page, a new dinosaur jumps out to meet you. Interact with raptors, meat eaters, long necked giants, and frill heads in their long-ago world when they were the rulers!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Body Parts] [Bones] [Critical Thinking] [Detective] [Dinosaur] [Extinction] [Fossil] [History] [Insects] [Lizard] [Nonverbal Communication] [Reptiles] [Rocks] [Science] [Shapes] [Sizes] [Survival] [Teeth]

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20. San Souci, Robert D. (2000). The secret of the stones. New York: Phyllis Fogelman Books.

Abstract:
John and Clara work very hard all day, but they have no children to love. One night Clara finds two little white stones and brings them home with her. When they came home the next night all of the chores had been done, and John and Clara must find out who their helpers are and how to help them!

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

Keywords: [African American] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Bones] [Cabin] [Chicken] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Decision Making] [Escape] [Farm] [Folktale] [Food] [Hard Work] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Orphan] [Poverty] [Rocks] [Song] [Song] [Stream] [Verbal Communication]

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21. Schonberg, Marcia (2000). B is for buckeye: An ohio alphabet. Chelsea, MI: Sleeping Bear Press.

Abstract:
From A to Z, various facts about Ohio are given. Each letter of the alphabet represents past and present symbols and accomplishments of the state of Ohio. Johnny Appleseed, eight presidents, Quaker Oats, and the Underground Railroad are all associated with Ohio.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Alphabet] [Animals] [Astronaut] [Beach] [Bee] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Butterfly] [Cardinal] [Cow] [Deer] [Exploration] [Farm] [Garden] [History] [Insects] [Inventions] [Ladybug] [Lake] [Recreation] [Rocks] [Sequence] [Ship] [Space] [Squirrel] [Transportation] [Underground Railroad] [War] [Zoo]

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22. Stanley, Diane//Karas, G. Brian (1996). Saving sweetness. New York: Putnam & Grosset Group.

Abstract:
Sweetness is a small orphan girl who runs away from Mrs. Sump's orphanage. When the sheriff goes out to look for her, Sweetness saves his life with food and water. She also saves him by dropping a rock on mean Coyote Pete's head. The sheriff ends up adopting her and seven of her friends.

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

Keywords: [Adoption] [Affection] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Desert] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Helping] [Lost] [Missing] [Nutrition] [Orphan] [Rocks] [Verbal Communication]

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23. Stuve-Boden, Stephanie (1998). Elizabeti's doll. New York: Lee and Low.

Abstract:
After the arrival of her new baby brother, Elizabeti, from Tanzania, sees her mother care for him and she decides she wants a doll to care for herself. She does everything her mother does to her 'doll' and also faces the problem of losing her. Elizabeti also teaches the reader a little about her culture.

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

Keywords: [Baby] [Caring] [Dolls] [Family] [Feelings] [Language] [Loss] [Love] [Multicultural] [Responsibilities] [Rocks] [Sadness] [Siblings]

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24. Whitcomb, Mary E. (1998). Odd velvet. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Abstract:
Velvet is different from all her other classmates. After thinking she is quite odd, that students decide she's not reall that different after all. They admire Velvet's picture of an apple and love going to her unique birthday party.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Art] [Birthday] [Celebration] [Collection] [Creativity] [Differences] [Dolls] [Envy] [Flowers] [Food] [Friendship] [Imagination] [Jealousy] [Party] [Plants] [Presents] [Pretend] [Rocks] [School] [Teaching] [Uniqueness] [Volcano]

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