Most Popular Books by Peter Roop

A collection of jokes about holidays.

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.

A biography of Thomas Edison as a boy.

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

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.

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

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

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 Neil Armstrong, before he made history.

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

A biography of Abraham Lincoln as a boy.

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 Martin Luther King, Jr., before he became famous.

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

"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

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

"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.

"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.

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.

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.

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

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.