Bob Temple

  • 29

    Catalog books

  • 6

    Works

  • 1998 to 2014

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Bob Temple writes concise, accessible sports biographies for young readers. His book John Elway (Sports Superstars) presents the quarterback’s career through clear chronological narration, crisp photographs, and simple context that introduces readers to Elway’s milestones without technical jargon or excessive detail.

Temple’s approach favors steady pacing and focused storytelling: short chapters, direct sentences, and highlights of defining moments on and off the field. The book gives beginning readers a readable portrait of Elway’s rise, ideal for classroom use, library displays, and early sports fans exploring football history.

Best Place To Start

John Elway (Sports Superstars)

The Childs World Inc • 1999 • quick commitment

It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Children's nonfiction profiles • Short sports biographies • Illustrated elementary readers

Genres and themes: Sports • Biographical • Educational • Illustrated

Who this author is best for: Good for early readers and classrooms seeking concise, illustrated bios of athletes.

Start with the illustrated sports biographies to sample the clear, age‑appropriate writing and visuals.

Top Books To Start With

  1. John Elway (Sports Superstars)

    The Childs World Inc • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1999 • 24 pages.

  2. Welcome to Saudi Arabia (Welcome to the World)

    Child's World • 2008 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2008 • 32 pages.

  3. Randy Moss (Sports Superstars)

    Child's World • 2001 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2001 • 24 pages.

  4. Shaquille O'Neal (Sports Superstars)

    Child's World • 2001 • quick commitment

    readers who want a faster first book

  5. Sams Teach Yourself Today: E-Baseball Mining the Internet for History, Stats, Fantasy Leagues, and Memorabilia

    Macmillan Computer Pub • 2000 • standard commitment

    It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

  6. Complete Idiot's Guide to Microsoft Outlook 2000

    Alpha Books • 1999 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1999 • 305 pages.

  7. Sams Teach Yourself America Online 5 in 24 Hours (2nd Edition)

    Macmillan Computer Pub • 1999 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1999 • 400 pages.

  8. Teach Yourself America Online 4 in 24 Hours

    Macmillan Computer Pub • 1998 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1998 • 307 pages.

  9. Arlington National Cemetery

    Child's World, Incorporated, The • 2014 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2014 • 24 pages.

  10. Ellis Island

    Child's World, Incorporated, The • 2014 • quick commitment

How The Picks Compare

  • John Elway (Sports Superstars) is the easier short commitment, while Welcome to Saudi Arabia (Welcome to the World) asks for more reading time up front.
  • John Elway (Sports Superstars) gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Welcome to Saudi Arabia (Welcome to the World) leans later in the catalog.
  • Randy Moss (Sports Superstars) is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from John Elway (Sports Superstars).

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