Books with author Helen M. Roberts

Mission Tales is a seven-volume collection of wonderfully illustrated children’s stories. Each volume contains three interesting, informative, and delightful stories, enjoyed by readers of all ages, but primarily intended for adolescents aged 7-12 years old. Each story is based on historical accounts relating to one of California’s twenty-one missions. A brief historical overview, along with a calendar of historical events, is included for each Mission.These books are perfect for schools, libraries, and for every child’s bookshelf.Volume 1 contains the following:The Miracle Ship (Mission San Diego) - A tale of the beginning of the famous California Missions and the first critical year at San Diego.Father Peyri’s Shadows (Mission San Luis Rey) - Father Peyri’s surprising reward to two Indian students.The Two-Tailed Comet (Mission San Juan Capistrano) - The struggle of a young Indian against the terrifying superstitions of his People.

When Lucy tries to forget about her favorite food, her cravings become unbearable. Many of us have a favorite food, a special something we just can't do without. Twins Kate and Lucy are on holiday at a health retreat. Before long, all Lucy can think of is food. When she says, “I want a burrito supreme,” she means it. Kate, on the other hand, wants to eat healthy and tells Lucy she just needs to try harder. Always together, never apart, the twins are close but sometimes the closeness begins to chafe, and never so much as when it comes to food. When Lucy finds a solution, there is a good chance it will get them both in trouble.

The Illustrated History of the World is a lavishly illustrated edition of J. M. Roberts's bestselling History of the World. Now completely revised and updated, each volume of this comprehensive reference work traces the tumultuous story of humankind from prehistory to the end of the 20th century. The rise and fall of civilizations; the impact of powerful individuals on world events; the interplay of state and religion; the social and economic factors that influence societies--these are some of the themes of this masterful, sweeping narrative. Over 2,000 photographs in color and black-and-white present a unique visual panoply of the march of history. In addition, more than 200 maps and artworks in full color underscore important events. Fully integrated sidebars and feature boxes narrow in on key themes, providing an additional layer of interest. Each volume also contains a double-page, illustrated chronology of major events, plus a bibliography and detailed index. Authoritative, brilliantly written, and superbly illustrated, this outstanding and popular work of scholarship makes the whole sweep of history vivid and accessible as never before.

The Illustrated History of the World is a new, lavishly illustrated edition of J. M. Roberts's bestselling History of the World. Now completely revised and updated, this comprehensive 10-volume set traces the tumultuous story of humankind from the origins of Homo sapiens to the most recent upheavals in Africa and the Balkans. The rise and fall of civilizations; war, revolution, and peace; the attempts of peoples to mold and sustain their national identities; the impact of powerful individuals on world events; the interplay of state and religion; the social and economic factors that influence societies--these are some of the themes of this masterful, sweeping narrative. More than 2,000 photographs in color and black and white present a unique visual panoply of the march of history. In addition, more than 200 maps and artworks in full color bring complex situations into clear focus. Fully integrated sidebars and feature boxes narrow in on key themes, providing an additional layer of interest. Each volume also contains a double-page, illustrated chronology of major events, plus a bibliography and detailed index. Dr. Roberts' revisions to the ancient history portion of the text, made specifically for this edition, ensure that the latest findings of archaeology and anthropology are taken into account. At the opposite extreme of the timescale--the modern world at the threshold of the 21st century--the distinguished author has amended the existing text and added new chapters to reflect all the complex adjustments in the balance of politics and power since the first edition was published in 1976. Authoritative, brilliantly written, and superbly illustrated, this outstanding and popular work of scholarship makes the whole sweep of history vivid and accessible as never before. The volumes of The Illustrated History of the World are: I. Prehistory and the First Civilizations II. Eastern Asia and Classical Greece III. Rome and the Classical West IV. The Age of Diverging Traditions V. The Far East and a New Europe VI. The Making of the European Age VII. The Age of Revolution VIII. The European Empires IX. Emerging Powers X. The New Global Era

The Illustrated History of the World is a lavishly illustrated edition of J. M. Roberts's bestselling History of the World. Now completely revised and updated, each volume of this comprehensive reference work traces the tumultuous story of humankind from prehistory to the end of the 20th century. The rise and fall of civilizations; the impact of powerful individuals on world events; the interplay of state and religion; the social and economic factors that influence societies--these are some of the themes of this masterful, sweeping narrative. Over 2,000 photographs in color and black-and-white present a unique visual panoply of the march of history. In addition, more than 200 maps and artworks in full color underscore important events. Fully integrated sidebars and feature boxes narrow in on key themes, providing an additional layer of interest. Each volume also contains a double-page, illustrated chronology of major events, plus a bibliography and detailed index. Authoritative, brilliantly written, and superbly illustrated, this outstanding and popular work of scholarship makes the whole sweep of history vivid and accessible as never before.

Originally published by Stanford University Press in 1948 to usher in the centennial of California's Gold Rush - issued in 21 small booklets, one for each California mission - in 1962 Helen Roberts' Mission Tales were republished in seven volumes with three of the small books in each volume and Helen's daughter Muriel providing the more than 250 illustrations for the stories. Volume 6 includes the stories for Mission Santa Cruz, Mission Santa Clara and Mission San Jose. Born in Toronto, Canada, author Helen Roberts in 1911 moved with her family to Porterville, California. She was married in 1916 and for the next 11 years lived in Porterville, Bakersfield, Sacramento, Oregon, and Fresno, during this time having four children and getting an education degree at Fresno State University, practicing teaching in the Fresno adult education program, helping Mexican women to read, write and speak English. For 23 years, Helen actively wrote and produced more than 60 children's plays for the Palo Alto Children's Theater. In the mid-1940s she became interested in the California Missions, producing the 21 Mission Tales. From 1958 to 1975, battled illiteracy in Africa, teaching reading, writing, health and Christian religion to thousands of illiterate adults. In the course of her African work, she mentored and sponsored many promising young Africans, encouraging them to pursue higher education, including Barack H. Obama, the father of U.S. President Barack Obama. Roberts' autobiography, The Unfolding Trail, was completed shortly before her death in 1983.

Originally published by Stanford University Press in 1948 to usher in the centennial of California's Gold Rush - issued in 21 small booklets, one for each California mission - in 1962 Helen Roberts' Mission Tales were republished in seven volumes with three of the small books in each volume and Helen's daughter Muriel providing the more than 250 illustrations for the stories. Volume 6 includes the stories for Mission Santa Cruz, Mission Santa Clara and Mission San Jose. Born in Toronto, Canada, author Helen Roberts in 1911 moved with her family to Porterville, California. She was married in 1916 and for the next 11 years lived in Porterville, Bakersfield, Sacramento, Oregon, and Fresno, during this time having four children and getting an education degree at Fresno State University, practicing teaching in the Fresno adult education program, helping Mexican women to read, write and speak English. For 23 years, Helen actively wrote and produced more than 60 children's plays for the Palo Alto Children's Theater. In the mid-1940s she became interested in the California Missions, producing the 21 Mission Tales. From 1958 to 1975, she battled illiteracy in Africa, teaching reading, writing, health and Christian religion to thousands of illiterate adults. In the course of her African work, she mentored and sponsored many promising young Africans, encouraging them to pursue higher education, including Barack H. Obama, the father of U.S. President Barack Obama. Roberts' autobiography, The Unfolding Trail, was completed shortly before her death in 1983.

The Illustrated History of the World is a lavishly illustrated edition of J. M. Roberts's bestselling History of the World. Now completely revised and updated, each volume of this comprehensive reference work traces the tumultuous story of humankind from prehistory to the end of the 20th century. The rise and fall of civilizations; the impact of powerful individuals on world events; the interplay of state and religion; the social and economic factors that influence societies--these are some of the themes of this masterful, sweeping narrative. Over 2,000 photographs in color and black-and-white present a unique visual panoply of the march of history. In addition, more than 200 maps and artworks in full color underscore important events. Fully integrated sidebars and feature boxes narrow in on key themes, providing an additional layer of interest. Each volume also contains a double-page, illustrated chronology of major events, plus a bibliography and detailed index. Authoritative, brilliantly written, and superbly illustrated, this outstanding and popular work of scholarship makes the whole sweep of history vivid and accessible as never before.