New Releases by Peter Roop

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.

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.

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

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

In 1775 fourteen-year-old Samantha, who should be wearing dresses, knows that in britches she can out-hunt her twin and out-sail her older brother near their James River home, but can she use those skills against the British when the American Revolution b

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

Sacagawea describes how, at the age of sixteen, she becomes part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and serves as their interpreter and guide, surviving many dangerous adventures on their trek through the wilderness.

Help young learners understand the differences and similarities among lifestyles in various communities with the Walk Around series. Each title focuses on a real community and its residents by exploring the homes, stores, work opportunities, transportation, schools, and other topics of keen interest to primary readers. Each book features a map, glossary, and index.

Angry and resentful that the honor of leading the buffalo stampede is given to his older brother, Little Blaze, the Blackfeet''s fastest runner, must make a difficult decision when his brother''s life is endangered.

Includes questions and answers about the history of Thanksgiving, along with jokes and riddles, a craft activity, and a brief look at other harvest celebrations around the world today.

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

Text, photographs, and illustrations identify and trace patterns of change and continuity in American farms during the past 150 years, covering such topics as types of farms, farm buildings, farm life, and the effects of weather on farming.

Describes the transportation, schools, housing, shopping, working, recreation, and other aspects of life in a typical American town, using Elkton, Maryland, as an example.

Text, photographs, and illustrations identify and trace patterns of change and continuity in American schools, covering such topics as travel to school, subjects studied, and the nature of the classrooms.

Describes the transportation, schools, housing, shopping, working, recreation, and other aspects of life in a typical American town, using Elkton, Maryland, as an example.

Text, photographs, and illustrations identify and trace patterns of continuity and change in cities in the United States, including such topics as transportation, homes, recreation, and employment.

Text, photographs, and illustrations identify and trace patterns of continuity and change in homes and home life in the United States, including such topics as types of homes, house work, playing, bathing, sleeping, and more.

Introduces the land, landmarks, homes, food, clothes, work, transportation, language, and culture of Israel.

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.

Introduces the country of Japan, land, landmarks, homes, food, clothes, work, transportation, language, school, sports, free time, celebrations, and the arts.

Introduces the country of India, including the land, landmarks, homes, food, clothes, work, transportation, language, school, sports, celebrations, and the arts.

Describes many aspects of the largest country in South America, including its land, landmarks, homes, food, clothes, schools, sports, celebrations, and arts.

Ring in the ho-ho-holidays with this book of fascinating facts, entertaining projects, jokes, riddles, and more. Trace the history of Christmas celebrations throughout time and around the world.

Describes the history and customs connected with Halloween and includes riddles, activities, and instructions for making some masks and costumes.