Books with author J.E. Roberts

When Leila wakes up on her eighth birthday, she has high hopes for the day... until her Nana dies and she has to go to foster care. Suddenly, Leila finds herself all alone with a lot of unanswered questions about who her Nana really was. Then Leila stumbles upon a magic key that opens doors to amazing possibilities that she could never have dreamed were real. Prompting Leila to begin a life-changing magical journey to discover the truth about her family.The Key: Leila's Journey is the first in a three part series of books, and the counterpart to The Run Series.

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.

A honey bee is an insect. It’s a flying insect! Where does it live? What does it eat? Let’s find out! Flying Insects: Honey Bee gives young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 an introduction to these fascinating fliers through simple text, vivid photos, and fun facts.This series introduces early readers to flying insects. Each book includes a list of words to look for in the text, with callouts that match the word to the image on the page where it appears. Questions at the end of the book invite reader to connect further with the text.

Riding his bike home from the library, Sean Sharpe finds out that the world isn't quite as average as he'd originally thought. After narrowly surviving an attack by a mysterious assailant, he is approached by another stranger--one who claims to be a Hunter. He tells Sean that his attacker was one of the Nephilim; half human spawn of fallen angels who have taken the form of creatures of the night. Even worse, the Hunters believe that the Nephilim will want revenge for killing one of their own. Sean is faced with a bitter reality; the world may not be average, but he is. There is nothing special about him. If he is going to survive, he will have to learn to be more than average. But will it be enough?