Books with author Robin Moore

Follow Storyteller Robin Moore and his grandfather as he remembers six barely-believable tales from his boyhood in the Pennsylvania Mountains. In this humorous collection, they discover a toothless rattlesnake, an eagle who thinks he is a chicken and, of course, a cherry tree buck. For ages 8 and Up. Parents: This is a wonderful read-aloud collection which will stimulate kids' imaginations while reminding them of the wonders of the natural world.From the Introduction: I learned about the woods from my grandfather.From the time I was old enough to hold a fishing pole, my grandfather and I spent every spare moment outdoors, enjoying whatever the wind and weather had to offer.In those days, our part of Pennsylvania was still pretty wild. We could see black bear and wild turkey from the back porch. We could pick blueberries and collect mushrooms. We could drink right out of the streams and walk through the hills all day without seeing another person.Sometimes we would wander off the familiar trails and plunge into the deepest, tangliest art of the thicket, just to see what was there. Sometimes we would sit quietly on the banks of a stream or at the edge of a meadow, waiting with watchful eyes. And sometimes, when we were very lucky, we would get a glimpse of the natural world that remains hidden to most people.Some of the things we saw were, literally, incredible. Whenever we tried to tell our family or friends, they’d accuse us of pulling their legs. After a while we just kept quiet.It’s been nearly forty years since my grandfather died, and I think it’s time to tell about our adventures. I once asked him, “What’s the secret to telling a good story?”He grinned. “No secret to it at all. Just start with the facts and go on from there ….”

Here is the unforgettable story of 14-year old Maggie Callahan and her struggle to survive in the wilderness of Central Pennsylvania. Maggie is on her own. All she has is her strange inheritance from her Irish Aunt Franny--a pouch of "spook yeast" which contains the secret to making the finest bread on the frontier. But what good will it do Maggie in this wild and unforgiving land? This is Book One in the widely-acclaimed Bread Sister Trilogy, a blend of heart-pounding adventure, gritty historical detail and good old-fashioned storytelling which has kindled the imaginations of generations of readers. Designed to be read aloud by parents and their children. For ages 8 and up.

A beautifully rich and personal exploration of the plight of amphibians and the people working to save them. Moore's book proves him not just a fantastic photographer but an excellent reporter and compelling storyteller. Such a vital part of the natural world, amphibians are lucky to have this artist on their side. -- Jennifer S. Holland, NYT best-selling author of Unlikely Friendships and Unlikely Loves. Her latest book is Unlikely Heroes. A magnificent record of the global hunt for "lost" frog species. Dr. Robin Moore has a passion for frogs and a fascination with finding new and "lost" species. In 2010, he spearheaded the worldwide "Search for Lost Frogs" campaign, which coordinated the efforts of 33 teams of scientists in 19 countries on five continents in a quest to find 100 species of amphibian not seen in over a decade. In Search of Lost Frogs is a stunning record of Moore's journey and what he and his team did (or did not) find. The book is overflowing with exquisite close-up photographs by Moore that display the frogs' remarkable coloring and camouflage, and reveal their diminutive size -- many of the frogs are less than 5 cm long, if that. Moore's engaging text tells the story of the expedition, its highs and lows, discoveries and failures, and the campaign's ongoing work. The book's first half covers what frogs do for the health of the planet, the slippery slope of extinction, what is being done to monitor frog populations and find lost species, the Lazarus project (which aims to "revive" lost species) and the author's career-long resolve to find the Mesopotamia Beaked Toad. The second half of the book is about the searches. Moore describes the struggles, victories and dangers as well as the science. He takes readers along as his team trudge through rainforest, climb mountains and paddle rivers in search of the lost frogs, some not seen for more than a century. He tells a story of perseverance, disappointment, rediscovery, resilience, but ultimately of hope, written with passion and illustrated with superb photographs. And a surprise ending: they found 15 lost frogs. They include: In Ecuador, the Rio Pescado Stubfoot Toad, not seen since 1995 In Haiti, six rediscoveries, including the Ventriloquial Frog and Mozart's Frog, both lost for 20 years In India, the Dehradun Stream Frog, last seen (and only once) in 1985; the Elegant Tree Frog (1937); the Chalazodes Bubble Nest Frog (1874); the Anamalai Dot-Frog (1938) In Democratic Republic of Congo, the Omaniundu Reed Frog (1979) In Ivory Coast, the Mount Nimba Reed Frog (1967). Naturalists, lovers of all things frog, schools and interested general readers will enjoy the stunning photographs, the science and the adventurous stories of discovery.

Here are six haunting tales drawn from the rich folklore of the Pennsylvania Mountains. In this thrilling read aloud collection, you will enter a world lit by starlight and moonbeams, where the truth hides in shadows and even ordinary things become otherworldly. You'll meet a wolf hunter enchanted by a she-wolf, a boy who must face a fierce bear in the midst of a dark swamp and a girl who watches a stuffed panther come to life in the moonlight. These tales are infused with a sense of wonder about the natural world and an appreciation for the people who live close enough to the land to feel its magic. This series is designed especially for parents and their children. Ages 8 and Up.

This Collector's Edition contains all three books in the Bread Sister Trilogy: The Bread Sister of Sinking Creek, Maggie Among the Seneca, Up the Frozen River. Afterword includes suggested activities related to the books. Here is the story of Maggie Callahan and her struggle to survive in the rugged Appalachian Mountains during the 1700's. Separated from her family, she is captured by Seneca Indians and adopted into the tribe during one of the most dramatic and heart-breaking periods in Colonial history. Maggie witnesses first-hand the devastation of the Revolutionary war and overcomes many hardships to become The Bread Sister, following in the footsteps of her Irish Aunt Franny. Seven generations of Callahan women have carried the bread baking secret. Now Maggie's time has come. Designed to be read aloud by parents and their children. Ages 8 and up.

Follow Journalist and Science Fiction Writer Harrison Sutton as he investigates two incredible accounts of extraterrestrial contact which have been hidden from the public by political leaders and space industry scientists. The first story explores the evidence of alien involvement in the NASA Space Program. The second tells the tale of an Air Force test pilot who is given the assignment of flying captured alien spacecraft stored at Area 51, America's most secret air base. Did these astonishing events really happen? You be the judge.

Here is the unforgettable story of Maggie Callahan's struggle to survive in the wilderness of Pennsylvania during the 1770's. This is a chance to step back 200 years, into an era filled with danger, mystery and incredible beauty. Maggie's tale is a blend of heart-pounding adventure, interpretive history and good old-fashioned storytelling, created especially for children and dreamers of all ages. Now, for the first time, all three books in The Bread Sister Series are combined into one volume, a Collector's Edition which celebrates nearly forty years in print. A bonus section includes historical background and commentary by the author. These books originally appeared under the titles The Bread Sister of Sinking Creek, Maggie Among the Seneca and Up the Frozen River.

Here is the unforgettable story of 14-year old Maggie Callahan and her struggle to survive in the wilderness of Central Pennsylvania. Maggie is on her own. All she has is her strange inheritance from her Irish Aunt Franny--a pouch of "spook yeast" which contains the secret to making the finest bread on the frontier. But what good will it do Maggie in this wild and unforgiving land? This is Book One in the widely-acclaimed Bread Sister Series, a blend of heart-pounding adventure, gritty historical detail and good old-fashioned storytelling which has kindled the imaginations of generations of readers. Designed to be read aloud by parents and their children. For ages 8 and up.

This exciting science fiction novel combines fact and fiction to explore a hidden chapter in the history of space exploration. When Apollo 11 Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin touched down on the surface of the moon, was there an Alien spacecraft, already there, waiting for them? Rumors have circulated for years that while our astronauts walked on the moon, another drama was unfolding behind the scenes, one that the public knew nothing about. Is truth really stranger than fiction? This account attempts to uncover some of NASA's most closely kept secrets about alien involvement in our space program and about the extraterrestrial events our astronauts were never permitted to share with the public.For ages 8 and Up. Parents: This is a great way to teach kids about the amazing accomplishments of the NASA space program while stimulating their imaginations about the possibilities of life on other planets.

Follow Storyteller Robin Moore and his grandfather as he remembers six barely-believable tales from his boyhood in the Pennsylvania Mountains. In this humorous collection, they discover a toothless rattlesnake, an eagle who thinks he is a chicken and, of course, a cherry tree buck. For ages 8 and Up. Parents: This is a wonderful read-aloud collection which will stimulate kids' imaginations while reminding them of the wonders of the natural world.