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Books by Connie Roop | Wonderlit

Books by Connie Roop

12 books · Ages 6–12

Known for the Before I Made History and In Their Own Words series, Connie Roop writes middle grade for ages 6–12, alongside 2 standalone books, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, history, writing & storytelling.

Series

Turn on the Light, Thomas Edison!

Take a Giant Leap, Neil Armstrong!

Before I Made History

2 books · Ages 7–10

Christopher Columbus

Sojourner Truth

In Their Own Words

2 books · Ages 8–12

A Teddy Bear for President Roosevelt

Let's Fly, Wilbur and Orville!

Let's Dream, Martin Luther King, Jr.!

Scholastic Chapter Book Biography

3 books · Ages 6–9

Take Command, Captain Farragut!

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

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By Age Range

Turn on the Light, Thomas Edison!

Good-bye for Today The Diary of a Young Girl at Sea

A Teddy Bear for President Roosevelt

Turn on the Light, Thomas Edison!

Good-bye for Today The Diary of a Young Girl at Sea

Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus

Common Themes

Resilience & Perseverance History Writing & Storytelling Fear & Bravery Curiosity & Wonder Discovering a Talent Adventure Pride & Accomplishment

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Dead Letter

Where Is Antarctica?

Where Is Antarctica?

Roman Diary: The Journal of Iliona

Roman Diary: The Journal of Iliona

Long Ago when I was Young

Long Ago when I was Young

GI Joe in World War II

Sharon Cromwell

GI Joe in World War II

Historical Biographies

1 book · Ages 7–10

Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie

On My Own History

1 book · Ages 6–9

If You Lived with the Cherokee

If You Lived...

1 book · Ages 7–10

Sojourner Truth