Peter Roop

Angry and resentful that the honor of leading the buffalo stampede is given to his older brother, Little Blaze, the Blackfeet's fastest runner, must make a difficult decision when his brother's life is endangered.

Describes some history and customs connected with St. Valentine's Day and presents jokes, riddles, activities, and recipes to help celebrate this holiday.

Tells the stories of some of the most famous animals in history, from Alexander the Great's celebrated warhorse Bucephalus to a search and rescue dog from New Jersey named Quest who spent ten long days searching for survivors after September 11, 2001.

"This book tells what it was like to grow up in a Cherokee family in the Great Smoky Mountains about 200 years ago". Full-color illustrations by a Cherokee artist complement facts about Cherokee games, language, dwellings, medicine, names, and more.

Describes the characteristics, behavior, diet, habitat, and life cycle of dolphins.

Introduces a diverse range of admirable men and women, in a fact-filled volume that includes coverage of such historic individuals as Nelson Mandela, Neil Armstrong, and Jane Goodall.

Describes the history and customs connected with Halloween and includes riddles, activities, and instructions for making some masks and costumes.

A biography of Betsy Ross as a girl, before she ran her own upholstery shop and made American flags.