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Why Does Water Evaporate?: All About Heat and Temperature
Rob Moore
Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2010)Provides answers to questions related to heat and temperature, how it is measured, and the effects that changes in temperature have on different types of matter.
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The Cherry Tree Buck and Other Stories by Moore, Robin
Robin Moore
Hardcover (Knopf Books for Young Readers, March 15, 1800)First Edition ("1" i
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Why Do Balls Bounce?
Rob Moore
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2010)What is gravity? Why don't skydivers fly off into space? Do heavy objects fall faster than light objects? Curious minds will delightedly find the answers to these and other questions about gravity in this colorful and fact-filled book.
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Man with the Silver Oar: A Novel
Robin Moore
Hardcover (Harper Collins, Inc., Jan. 1, 2002)Stowaway... In the year 1718, Daniel Collins, a well-brougbt-up young Philadelphian, can only dream of exchanging his orderly existence as a shipyard apprentice for a life at sea. Daniel is certain he'll never find a way to make his dreams a reality, especially since there's a chance he'll inherit his uncle's successful shipping business one day. When the opportunity arises, Daniel is surprised to find that he has the courage to stow away on a ship bound for southern waters; a ship in search of the pirates who are terrorizing merchant vessels all up and down the Atlantic coast. The Sea Turtle may look docile, but hidden beneath her decks is an arsenal of weapons, and her crew's assignment is to bring down pirates by any means. As a Quaker, Daniel has sworn not to take up weapons against any man. But it's possible that the most dangerous enemy of the Sea Turtle may be someone Daniel knows all too well. Will he cast aside his Quaker principles in order to help defeat the most notorious pirate of his time?Robin Moore deftly weaves a tale of treachery on the high seas in this coming-of-age adventure that is as exciting as the era in which it is set.
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Maggie among the Seneca
Robin Moore
Hardcover (Lippincott, March 15, 1990)Maggie Callahan journeys across the rugged Pennsylvania frontier to find her kin but, just before she reaches her destination, she is taken captive by a band of Seneca warriors and forced to travel with them along the war trail.
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Tarzan of the Apes
Robin Moore
Paperback (Aladdin, June 1, 1999)An adaptation for young readers of the classic tale of Tarzan follows the orphaned boy adopted by apes who must choose between loyalty to his adopted family and his destiny as a human. Original.
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Awakening the Hidden Storyteller
Robin Moore
Audio Cassette (Shambhala Audio, June 25, 1991)Professional storyteller Robin Moore guides listeners through exercises and elements of storytelling in a friendly, entertaining format that should appeal to anyone wishing to reclaim power of the imagination.
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Encounter on the Moon: Fact... or Fiction?
Robin Moore
Paperback (Kingfisher, Sept. 15, 1996)Chronicles the Apollo 11 mission which culminated in America's first moon landing and investigates the possibility that the United States government covered up reports by the astronauts of a UFO sighting.
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Why Does Electricity Flow?
Rob Moore
Paperback (Cambridge University Press, Jan. 19, 2009)Part of the Pobblebonk back-to-basics shared reading program.
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Area 51
Robin Moore
Paperback (Kingfisher, March 15, 1997)None
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Area 51
Robin Moore
Paperback (Kingfisher, Jan. 1, 1997)None
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Why Does Electricity Flow?: All about Electricity
Rob Moore
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2010)Science has some interesting mysteries. Children are curious about these mysteries, including what electricity is and how it works. This colorful book shows curious minds why circuit breakers trip, and explains why batteries go flat. Engaging photographs, both in color and black-and-white, and fun activities will make this book a favorite.
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