Books with author Peter Roop

An introduction to Japan for young readers. The country is considered in terms of its location, weather, shelter, food, landmarks, transport, schools, clothing, recreation, celebrations and culture. Photographs are used to present facts in an informative way, and every spread builds on the information presented in the previous one. There are also simple maps to help young readers locate the country's place in the world and to identify places and geographical features mentioned in the text.

Many towering figures are credited with shaping the course of American history. For each of these celebrated lives, there were countless others -- writing the real story of America. In My Own Words introduces young readers to these lesser-known Americans and their stories. This exciting series reveals the tales of four ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances through their personal writings. Readers will be amused by the sly Yankee humor that Revolutionary War soldier Joseph Plumb Martin brings to his stirring account of the war for independence. The thrilling writings of John Wesley Powell -- the first white man to explore the Grand Canyon -- allow readers to sense the profound awe Powell and his crew felt discovering the Canyon's natural wonders, as well as the dangers and hardships they faced daily.

What is Japan's most famous mountain called? When do the Japanese add one year to their age? What is Japan's national sport? Learn answers to these questions and more when you read this newly revised and updated book. See the famous sites. Travel over the land. Join the celebrations. Find out what Japanese children learn in school and what they might do when they are older. See if they play the same sports as you or wear the same kind of clothes. Learn some words in Japanese!