Books with author Steve Roberts

A Child's Garden of Verses is a collection of poetry for children about childhood, illness, play and solitude by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The collection first appeared in 1885 under the title Penny Whistles, but has been reprinted many times, often in illustrated versions. It contains about 65 poems including the cherished classics "Foreign Children," "The Lamplighter," "The Land of Counterpane," "Bed in Summer," "My Shadow" and "The Swing."

HOW TO DRAW ANIMALS helps kids aged 7+ learn how to draw different animal species from a cute rabbit to a scary shark, with step-by-step drawing instructions and illustrations by artist Steve Roberts. Packed with step-by-step guides, each with 4 5 clear stages. Special panels provide inspiration and drawing tips. Children are shown basic techniques to master. How to Draw Animals is full of fantastic guidance on different drawing techniques, such as drawing animals in action, so kids can learn to draw animals like an expert! From professional techniques, such as achieving the correct texture, to illustrations that demonstrate an animal's appearance, How to Draw Animals is a fantastic kids' drawing book to inspire creativity. Inside How to Draw Animals: 15 animals for kids to practice drawing Clear, easy step-by-step drawing instructions for kids to follow Important drawing techniques covered such as materials to use, shading, perspective and expert tips on how to sketch Animal picture gallery for extra inspiration and advice Animals included are: Penguin, rabbit, frog, koala, shark, bear, dog, parrot, crocodile, lion, giraffe, owl, elephant, horse, cat.

TREASURE ISLAND is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, narrating a tale of "buccaneers and buried gold". It was originally serialized in the children's magazine Young Folks between 1881 through 1882 under the title Treasure Island, or the mutiny of the Hispaniola, credited to the pseudonym "Captain George North". It was first published as a book on 14 November 1883.

The Masks of Death! Little does young Hannah Moore know how these will change her life when she and her parents move in 1875 to San Diego, California, settling into their new home, a spacious hacienda that comes complete with a large avocado orchard and stables for the horses. Pedro, the Moores' groundskeeper, especially fears the masks, having once seen a friend of his die shortly after touching one of the masks. He warns Hannah about the masks' evil power, but she cannot really imagine that they pose much of a danger. Instead, Hannah focuses all her attention on enjoying her new life at the hacienda, playing with her best friend, Juanito (Pedro's son), riding her beloved pony, Paco, usually in the company of her pet dog, Lurko, and regularly eating without her father's knowledge and approval her favorite snack, tortillas con frijoles, prepared by Maria, the Moores' cook. One day a big thunderstorm strikes. Hannah spots in the distance the riverbank Juanito is standing on suddenly collapse. Her friend, falling into the floodwaters raging down the barranca, screams out for help. Hannah instantly jumps on Paco, and the two, along with Lurko, race to the barranca to try to rescue Juanito. Thanks to the Masks of Death, the rescue does not go quite as planned! However, Hannah acts most courageously, and the next day the grateful townspeople hold a marvelous fiesta in her honor, presenting her many precious gifts in appreciation for her heroism. Meanwhile, Mr. Moore (Hannah's father) and Pedro learn, though, that the rescue has definitely not been a total success. They keep the tragic discovery made by Pedro a secret in order to not upset Hannah. But, as a terrified Hannah soon learns, the Masks of Death have something else in mind, and are determined to make her happy life at the hacienda an endless nightmare!

How to Draw Baby Animals helps kids aged 7+ learn how to draw different baby animals from a tiger cub to a puppy, with step-by-step drawing instructions and illustrations by artist Steve Roberts. Packed with step-by-step guides, each with 4 5 clear stages. Special panels provide inspiration and drawing tips. Children are shown basic techniques to master. Description Information Delivery How to Draw Baby Animals is full of fantastic guidance on different drawing techniques, as well as amazing facts about animals and their anatomy for kids to learn to draw like an expert! From professional techniques, such as shading to create fur and skin, How to Draw Baby Animals is a fantastic kids' drawing book to inspire creativity. Inside How to Draw Baby Animals: 15 animals for kids to practise drawing Clear, easy step-by-step drawing instructions for kids to follow Important drawing techniques covered such as materials to use, body proportions, realistic colors and expert tips on how to sketch Animal picture gallery for extra inspiration and advice Animals included are: Seal pup, penguin chick, baby rabbit, owl chick, bear cub, duckling, piglet, lamb, kitten, fawn, elephant calf, puppy, foal, tiger cub, orangutan baby

Riding his bike home from the library, Sean Sharpe finds out that the world isn't quite as average as he'd originally thought. After narrowly surviving an attack by a mysterious assailant, he is approached by another stranger--one who claims to be a Hunter. He tells Sean that his attacker was one of the Nephilim; half human spawn of fallen angels who have taken the form of creatures of the night. Even worse, the Hunters believe that the Nephilim will want revenge for killing one of their own. Sean is faced with a bitter reality; the world may not be average, but he is. There is nothing special about him. If he is going to survive, he will have to learn to be more than average. But will it be enough?