Best Selling Books by Peter Roop

In the winter of 1856, a storm delays the lighthouse keeper''s return to an island off the coast of Maine, and his daughter Abbie must keep the lights burning by herself.

Delves into the underwater realm of sea creatures providing facts about their environment, eating habits, and survival instincts.

In this book, you will find out all about Neil Armstrong, before he made history.

The story of the ten-year-old boy who becomes captain of a ship After his mother’s death, young David Glasgow Farragut is forced to leave home to live with Captain Porter and his wife. During the War of 1812, Captain Porter is posted to the Essex, and he chooses to bring David with him to fight the British Navy. At ten years old, David is the youngest midshipman ever assigned to a warship in the US Navy. On board, Farragut must not only learn about life at sea, he must establish his authority over seamen twice his age. Farragut proves his worth as the Essex first sails the Atlantic and then travels “around the Horn” to the Pacific, where it engages in battle. After taking control of a captured ship near Valparaíso, Chile, Farragut, only twelve years old, is assigned his first position as full captain and given the captain’s sword he has coveted from the start. Told through fictional letters that Farragut wrote to his father from prison after his capture, Take Command, Captain Farragut! gives young readers an extraordinary view into the life of an adventurer who today would be a classmate.

A biography of Betsy Ross as a girl, before she ran her own upholstery shop and made American flags.

An introductory biography of the Baptist minister and civil rights leader whose philosophy and practice o nonviolent civil diobedience helped African Americans win many battles for equal rights.

Discusses the events in Paul Reveres''s life up until he made his famous midnight ride.

Wilbur and Orville Wright ran a printing business from their childhood home and as young men operated a bicycle shop. In December of 1902 the brothers became the first people to fly.

"A perfect introduction to some of the people who built, changed, and challenged our nation. Tales of famous Americans is sure to delight young readers"--Page 4 of cover.

Butterflies migrate south before winter, then north in the spring.

This clever counting book from the award-winning authors of Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie, combines rhyme with a fun exploration of Maine sea life. Children will be singing it to themselves and asking for it to be read to them again and again.

Describes the early life and career of Harriet Tubman, whose childhood name was Minty, and who''s dreams of escaping slavery on the Brodas plantation in the late 1820s came true.

An introduction to Presidents'' Day offers a history of the holiday, facts about Washington and Lincoln, and information on the White House, First Ladies, children in the White House, and related topics.

Discusses the events in Squanto''s life up until he became a friend, teacher and helper to the Pilgrims when they celebrated the first harvest festival in America.

Perfect for beginning readers, this laugh-out-loud joke book about nutty nature will put a smile on your face!

A biography of Ben Franklin as a boy.

"Mr. and Mrs. Michtom owned a candy and toy store. But they had no customers. Then one day, Mr. and Mrs. Michtom made a new toy: a Teddy Bear. Now everyone wants one! But what will President Teddy Roosevelt htink when he finds out the Michtoms have named their toy bear after him?"--Page 4 of cover

Perfect for beginning readers, this laugh-out-loud joke book about foolish farm animals will put a smile on your face!

Describes the characteristics of poltergeists and their behavior and examines the controversy surrounding their existence.

In the winter of 1856, a storm delays the lighthouse keeper''s return to an island off the coast of Maine, and his daughter Abbie must keep the lights burning by herself.

Presents essays, jokes, riddles, and suggested readings on aspects of the Wild West, from the Oregon Trail to the Alamo, from Native Americans to cowboys, from explorers to outlaws.

Simple rhyming text describes the behavior of whales and dolphins, including singing, diving, playing, and eating.

Explores the role of rivers as roads in the exploration and westward expansion of America since precolonial times, discussing the histories of the Hudson, Ohio, Mississippi, Missouri, and Colorado rivers, the Rio Grande, and the Erie Canal.

Presents opposing viewpoints on the origin and purpose of the mysterious megalithic monument in England.

Udvikling. Diversitet. Læring. Motivation og ledelse af klassen . Effektiv instruktion. Evaluering.

In this book, you will find out all about Helen Keller, before she made history.

"Find out what makes the Midwest special--from farming communities and county fairs to life in the big city. Tour through Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota"--Publisher website.

Reconstructs a possible mission of the fourteen-year-old spy who carried messages to George Washington''s camp in the buttons of his coat during the Revolutionary War.

Read about 14-year-old Samantha Byrd, who is an excellent hunter, providing food for her family¿s table in 1775 Virginia as she questions whether to shoot the enemy to find revenge. Includes maps and an author profile.

A collection of jokes and riddles about insects, including "What do you call a bug dance? A moth ball."

A collection of riddles about farming and farm animals, including "What do Hawaiian cows wear?" ("moo-moos") and "What does a farmer plow but never plant?" ("snow").

From 1777 Philadelphia, fourteen-year-old Quaker John Darragh carries a secret message, in a code created by his mother, to his older brother Charles, who is a member of George Washington''s army.