New Releases by Peter Roop

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.

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.

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.

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.

Designed for children ages 8 to 13, Going to Yellowstone is chock full of fascinating information about Yellowstone National Park, the first national park in the U.S.?and in the world. Chapters on geology, Native Americans, explorers, wildlife, historic structures, landmarks, and thermal features are supplemented by excellent color photos and illustrations.

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

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.

When President Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from the French in 1803, the new lands raised such questions about government, the treatment of Native Americans, and whether the new states would be free states or slave states.

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

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

Discusses the events in Henry Ford''s life up until he invented his famous assembly line cars.

In this book, you will find out all about Martin Luther King, Jr., before he became famous.

A collection of jokes about holidays.

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

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

Examines the history, customs, and folklore of St. Patrick''s Day. Includes a craft, a recipe, and jokes and riddles.

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.

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

The story is about a young boy named Erich Weiss from Appleton, Wisconsin. He learn to do circus tricks and later became known as Harry Houdini.

Shares the story of how Philadelphian wife, mother, businesswoman, and patriot Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag.

A biography of Abraham Lincoln 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

Uses primary sources, photographs, and other information to detail the life and accomplishments of Sojourner Truth, a former slave from New York who became an abolitionist and women''s rights leader.

A biography of the noted statesman and inventor, featuring excerpts from his letters, pamphlets, essays, scientific papers, and autobiography.

Presented in a question-and-answer format, accompanied by facts about the Earth''s present condition, and filled with inspirational quotes, a wonderful introduction to the Earth Day celebration details how this holiday originated and how it is oberved today.

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

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.

Children learn many things about the octopus, such as where they live, what they eat, and what they do to survive.

Recounts the life story of the noted explorer, including excerpts from his own writings.