This author duo combines extensive experience in education with a passion for writing for children. Peter Roop, a seasoned educator and celebrated writer, focuses on connecting young readers with literature through his engaging storytelling. Connie Roop, an award-winning environmental science teacher, shares a similar dedication to fostering learning and creativity. Together, they have produced a prolific body of children's books that span historical fiction to nonfiction, earning accolades from prominent educational and literary organizations for their ability to inspire and inform.
The youngest astronomers can go forth and journey into outer space in this fun, basic introduction to the solar system. The unique format presents our sun and each planet in order with graduated flaps—turn each flap to reveal fascinating facts on each celestial body, and even the Milky Way!
"Up high, down low, in freezing temperatures, and in boiling hot places--animals and plants can survive in the most extreme environments!"--
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.
Using primary sources, historic prints, and photographs, profiles the brave warrior whose accomplishments and actions brought him a place in American history.
Abbie was afraid. She had never had to keep the lights burning by herself. But many lives depended on the lighthouse, and Papa was depending on Abbie. This is the exciting true story of Abbie Burgess, who in 1856 single-handedly kept the lighthouse lamps lit during a tremendous storm off the coast of Maine.