New Releases by Peter Roop

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

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.

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.

Describes the transportation, schools, housing, shopping, working, recreation, and other aspects of life in a large city, using Chicago, Illinois, as an example.

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.

Perfect for beginning readers, this laugh-out-loud joke book about comical celebrations 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!

Perfect for beginning readers, this laugh-out-loud joke book about nutty nature 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.

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.

An introduction to Jordan and its people.

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

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 biography of Ben Franklin as a boy.

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.