Books with author Robert Roper

This title offers readers an exciting introduction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text show the readers how important and impactful players are honored. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.

This title offers readers an exciting introduction to high school football. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for readers. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.

This title offers readers an exciting introduction to youth football. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for readers as they learn about the game at their own level. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.

Thrown from their family home by a ruthless landlord, a fifteen year old boy and his older brother find themselves fending for themselves as their country is about to face an overwhelming British army.Taking place during the first year of our revolutionary war (1775), the main character, Jake Hobson must grow up fast just to survive. Fate thrusts him into a ragtag army where he encounters historical icons including Isaac Hall, Paul Revere, Israel Putnam, George Washington, and many others.Witnessing the brutality of war at the battles of Lexington and Concord forced Jake to grow up quickly, but it led to a way for him to escape homelessness. He talked his way into the army in time to participate in the battle of Bunker Hill.Fate puts him on George Washington's staff as a courier and aide. Conflicts with three men that brutally beat him and emotions heightened when he meets his first love are woven into the drama of a fledgling army struggling to secure its independence.

Diversity is the spice of life, and the highly regarded Cultures of the World series celebrates just that in fully updated, and expanded editions. As has always been true of these outstanding titles, an abundance of vibrant photographs -- including those new to this edition -- stimulate the imaginations of young readers as they travel the globe. A new chapter on the environment focuses on politics and economics as well as on endangered species and the effects of industrialization. Additional authentic recipes add general interest while new maps offer further, easy-to-find facts in "About the Geography, " "About the Culture" and "About the Economy" sections.

This title offers readers an exciting introduction to the NFL Draft. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers as they begin to learn about the complex process of creating a winning NFL team. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.

This title offers readers an exciting introduction to youth football. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for readers. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.