"The morning of August 24, AD 79, seemed like any other in the Roman city of Pompeii. So no one was prepared when the nearby volcano Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted, spouting ash that buried the city and its inhabitants. The disaster left thousands dead, and Pompeii was no more than a memory for almost 1,700 years. In 1748, explorers rediscovered the port city with intact buildings and beautiful mosaics. This easy-to-read account is grip ..."
"Paperback. Pub Date :2013-06-27 Pages: 112 Language: English Publisher: Grosset Dunlap A singer-songwriter. musician. and artist. Bob Dylan is an American icon.In the past five decades. Dylans work has influenced everyone from John Lennon. Bruce Springsteen. and David Bowie to rapper Eminem.Young music lovers will be fascinated by this great artists life!"
What Is LEGO? (What Was?) by JimO'connor, Who Hq, Ted Hammond Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2020 by Penguin Workshop ISBN-13: 978-0-593-09294-1, ISBN: 0-593-09294-5
"Find out how these fun, stackable blocks became the most popular toys in the world.The LEGO toy company was founded in 1934 by a Danish carpenter who loved making wooden pull toys. From its humble beginnings, the company has lived up to its name--which comes from the Danish phrase meaning to always "play well"--encouraging children to use their imagination and build whatever they can dream up. In this book, author Jim O'Connor describes ..."
"A marvel of engineering that proclaimed the might of the Emperor of Ancient Rome. The Emperor Titus opened the enormous Colosseum in AD 80 to host 100 days of games, and it will astound readers to learn what the ancient Romans found entertaining. Over 50,000 screaming fans watched gladiators battling each other to the death, men fighting exotic wild beasts, and even mock sea battles with warships floating on an arena floor flooded with ..."
"Paperback. Pub Date :2013-02-07 Pages: 106 Language: English Publisher: Grosset Dunlap Four score and seven years ago ... begins Abraham Lincolns beautiful speech commemorating the three-day battle that turned the tide of the Civil War . The South had been winning up to this point. So how did Union troops stop General Robert E. Lees invasion of the North With black-and-illustrations throughout and sixteen pages of photos. this turning p ..."
"在线阅读本书Book DescriptionIllus. in full color with black-and-white photos. "Covers not only the story of Robinson's prowess and his problems as the first black man to play in the major leagues, but also the story of the rise and fall of black baseball and some of its star players and managers. Nicely geared by vocabulary, sentence length, and print size to the primary grades audience."--"Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.From School Li ..."
"Discover the true story of the Twin Towers how they came to be the tallest buildings in the world and why they were destroyed. When the Twin Towers were built in 1973, they were billed as an architectural wonder. At 1,368 feet, they clocked in as the tallest buildings in the world and changed the New York City skyline dramatically. Offices and corporations moved into the towers also known as the World Trade Center and the buildings were ..."
"Where Is the Grand CanyonThere are canyons all over the planet, and the Grand Canyon in Arizona is not the biggest. Yet because of the spectacular colors in the rock layers and fascinating formations of boulders, buttes, and mesas, it is known as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Starting with a brief overview of how national parks came into being, this book covers all aspects of the canyon--how it formed, which early nativ ..."
"A singer-songerwriter, musician, and artist, Bob Dylan is an American icon. In the past five decades, Dylan's work has influenced everyone from John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, and David Bowie to rapper Eminem. Young music lovers will be fascinated by this great artist's life!"
The Ghost in Tent 19 (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) by JimO'connor, Jane O'connor Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 1988 by Random House Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-394-89800-1, ISBN: 0-394-89800-1
""The summer atmosphere at Camp Tall Pines chills when four campers listen to tales of Captain Bloos. The swashbuckling pirate left a map telling where he buried his greatest treasure. After discovering that the map's X and Tent 19's side appear one and the same, the campers begin a search. What the treasure turns out to be provides a deft twist of plot. Well-defined characters, funny contemporary dialogue, and well-paced action will eas ..."
"Learn how the United States ended up fighting for twenty years in a remote country on the other side of the world.The Vietnam War was as much a part of the tumultuous Sixties as Flower Power and the Civil Rights Movement. Five US presidents were convinced that American troops could end a war in the small, divided country of Vietnam and stop Communism from spreading in Southeast Asia. But they were wrong, and the result was the death of ..."
"Illus. with photographs. Kids will be inspired by the stories of pitcher Catfish Hunter, cyclist Greg LeMond, gymnast Bart Conner, and sprinter Wilma Rudolph--all of whom refused to let injury stand in the way of athletic success."
"Put on your dancing shoes and move to the music. Rock and roll sprang from a combination of African-American genres, Western swing, and country music that exploded in post World War II America. Jim O'Connor explains what constitutes rock music, follows its history and sub-genres through famous musicians and groups, and shows how rock became so much more than just a style of music influencing fashion, language, and lifestyle. This entry ..."
"HardCover. Pub Date :2013-02-07 Pages: 128 Language: English Publisher: Grosset amp; Dunlap Four score and seven years ago ... begins Abraham Lincolns beautiful speech commemorating the three-day battle that turned the tide of the Civil War. The South had been winning up to this point. So how did Union troops stop General Robert E. Lees invasion of the North With black-and-illustrations throughout and sixteen pages of photos. this turni ..."
Sufficient Grace A Study of the Subject of Grace by JimO'connor Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2012 by Authorhouse ISBN-13: 978-1-4685-8361-8, ISBN: 1-4685-8361-1
""It is my hope that this volume will aid in illuminating within its reader's heart the loveliness of the grace of God, and that the "sufficient grace" of God's great storehouse might be yours." Jim O'Connor"
"Presents a biography of the first black baseball player to play in the major leagues when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Also traces the history of all-black baseball teams."
Shadow Ball The History of the Negro Leagues (Baseball the American Epic) by Geoffrey C. Ward, JimO'connor, Ken Burns, Lynn Novick Hardcover, 79 Pages, Published 1994 by Alfred A. Knopf ISBN-13: 978-0-679-86749-4, ISBN: 0-679-86749-X
"More than forty outstanding archival photographs, accompanied by a fast-paced, readable text, chronicle the history of the Negro Leagues and profile some of the finest players of the era. TV tie-in."
"FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The morning of August 24, AD 79, seemed like any other in the Roman city of Pompeii. So no one was prepared when the nearby volcano Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted, spouting ash that buried the city and its inhabitants. The disaster left thousands dead, and Pompeii was no more than a memory for almost 1,700 years. In 1748, explorers rediscovered the port city with intact buildings and beautiful mos ..."
Your Divine Birthright (Paperback) by JimO'connor Paperback, 196 Pages, Published 2010 by Tate Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-61663-371-4, ISBN: 1-61663-371-9
"Jim O'Connor. tionship with him is the greatest benefit any of us will ever receive
from prayer. Let's always remember the admonition of Colossians 3:1–3 (nkjv). If
then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where ..."