Most Popular Books by Peter Roop

A biography of Thomas Edison as a boy.

"Who put that giant crack in the Liberty Bell? Would you believe it happened all by itself? Have you ever wondered who was invited to the Boston Tea Party? Well, it wasn''t really a party at all! And why do we celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks every summer? This book will answer all kinds of questions about the American Revolution!"--page [4] of cover.

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

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

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.

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

A biography of Abraham Lincoln as a boy.

This book will answer all kinds of questions about slavery and the path to freedom!

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

Presents some basic facts about Christmas, along with jokes and riddles, Christmas crafts, and brief explanations of Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

"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

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.

"Head west to discover this region''s geography, history, economy, and culture. Don''t miss the states of Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Montana, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado"--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.

"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.

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

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

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

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.

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.