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China
Peter Roop, Connie Roop
Library Binding (Heinemann, June 25, 2008)Where will you find the highest mountain in the world? How long is the Great Wall of China? How many different languages are spoken in China? 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 in the celebrations. Find out what Chinese 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 kinds of clothes. Learn some words in Chinese!
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Let's Celebrate: Jokes About Holidays
Peter Roop, Connie Roop
Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Aug. 1, 1986)A collection of jokes and riddles about holidays, including "What is a wolf's favorite holiday? Howl-oween."
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Poltergeists: Opposing Viewpoints
Peter Roop, Connie Roop
Library Binding (Greenhaven Pr, June 1, 1988)Describes the characteristics of poltergeists and their behavior and examines the controversy surrounding their existence
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Sitting Bull
Connie, Peter Roop
School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Nov. 1, 2002)FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Using primary sources, historic prints, and photographs, profiles the brave warrior whose accomplishments and actions brought him a place in American history.
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Stick Out Your Tongue: Jokes About Doctors and Patients
Peter Roop, Connie Roop
Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, May 1, 1986)A collection of jokes about doctors and patients, such as "Why did the man laugh during his operation? The doctor had him in stitches."
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India
Peter Roop, Connie Roop
Library Binding (Heinemann, June 9, 2008)What is the Taj Mahal? How many different Indian languages are there? What is kabaddi? 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 Indian 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 kinds of clothes. Learn some words in Hindi!
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Brazil
Peter Roop, Connie Roop
Paperback (Heinemann, June 9, 2008)What is the best way to travel through the thick Amazon Rainforest? Who were the first people living in Brazil? What language do Brazilians speak? 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 in the celebrations. Find out what Brazilian 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 kinds of clothes. Learn words in Portuguese!
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Take-off! a Visit to India
Peter Roop, Connie Roop
Paperback (Heinemann Educational Books - Library Division, Feb. 15, 2000)Each of the "A Visit To.." books is aimed at nine-year-old reluctant readers. Focusing on India, this book considers its climate, food, landmarks, location on the globe, transport, dress, recreation, celebrations and involvement in the arts. The text is part of the "Take-Off" series, which is designed to be used with children of the age of nine who are struggling to achieve the levels of literacy expected of their age. The titles chosen are based on best-selling titles within existing Heinemann Library series and meet all Key Stage 2 requirements for their subject. The National Literacy Strategy emphasizes that children with special educational needs should work, wherever possible, with their peers within the Literacy Hour. The aim is to use structured, intensive teaching to enable as many children as possible eventually to work at the appropriate level for their age.
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Keep the Lights Burning Abbie
Peter Roop, Connie Roop
Paperback (Live Oak Media, June 1, 1989)FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. 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.
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Before I Made History
Peter Roop, Connie Roop
Paperback (Scholastic (2002-2004), March 15, 2004)These young biography chapter books are fascinating historical backgrounds of important people in America before they made history. Titles include: (1) Let's Play Solider, George Washington! (2) Sew What, Betsy Ross? (3) Go Fly a Kite, Ben Franklin! (4) Let's Ride, Paul Revere!
