Sullivan, George 1927-
Overview
Works: | 391 works in 1,037 publications in 1 language and 75,395 library holdings |
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Genres: | Juvenile works Biographies Literature History Pictorial works Autobiographies Anecdotes Fiction Trivia and miscellanea Braille books |
Roles: | Author, Editor, Contributor, Narrator, Other |
Classifications: | HV1624.K4, B |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
George Sullivan
Helen Keller : her life in pictures by
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11 editions published between 2000 and 2007 in English and held by 1,755 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The fascinating life of one of the most popular historical figures is told through images -- most rarely, if ever, seen -- from the American Foundation for the Blind and The Perkins School for the Blind. The images trace Keller's life from birth, to childhood with Annie Sullivan in the cottage, to college, and on to her many years as a dedicated social activist and spokesperson.--From amazon.com
11 editions published between 2000 and 2007 in English and held by 1,755 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The fascinating life of one of the most popular historical figures is told through images -- most rarely, if ever, seen -- from the American Foundation for the Blind and The Perkins School for the Blind. The images trace Keller's life from birth, to childhood with Annie Sullivan in the cottage, to college, and on to her many years as a dedicated social activist and spokesperson.--From amazon.com
Mr. President : a book of U.S. presidents by
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33 editions published between 1984 and 2013 in English and held by 1,747 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents information on each of the Presidents of the United States (through President Bush), and describes the presidential election process
33 editions published between 1984 and 2013 in English and held by 1,747 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents information on each of the Presidents of the United States (through President Bush), and describes the presidential election process
Built to last : building America's amazing bridges, dams, tunnels, and skyscrapers by
George Sullivan(
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4 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 1,109 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Americans didn't let mountains stand in the way of trade with the American West--they tunneled right through them to make the Cascade Tunnel and Hoosac Tunnel. When water and power were needed, they built huge dams, such as the Fort Peck Dam and the Hoover Dam. Faced with water to cross, they built beautiful bridges, such as the Brooklyn Bridge and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. And the American character is best reflected by the building it invented, the skyscraper. Built to last profiles 17 architectural and engineering marvels, from the Erie Canal to Boston's Big Dig
4 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 1,109 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Americans didn't let mountains stand in the way of trade with the American West--they tunneled right through them to make the Cascade Tunnel and Hoosac Tunnel. When water and power were needed, they built huge dams, such as the Fort Peck Dam and the Hoover Dam. Faced with water to cross, they built beautiful bridges, such as the Brooklyn Bridge and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. And the American character is best reflected by the building it invented, the skyscraper. Built to last profiles 17 architectural and engineering marvels, from the Erie Canal to Boston's Big Dig
Any number can play : the numbers athletes wear by
George Sullivan(
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6 editions published between 1990 and 2000 in English and held by 949 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Includes anecdotes recounting the history and lore associated with the numbers on athletes' uniforms
6 editions published between 1990 and 2000 in English and held by 949 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Includes anecdotes recounting the history and lore associated with the numbers on athletes' uniforms
Lewis and Clark by
George Sullivan(
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8 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in English and held by 877 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts the story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore the uncharted western wilderness, placing it in its historical context
8 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in English and held by 877 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recounts the story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore the uncharted western wilderness, placing it in its historical context
Burnin' rubber : behind the scenes in stock car racing by
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4 editions published between 1998 and 2000 in English and held by 849 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes how stock cars are created, the work of the race team and pit crew, experiences on the racing circuit, and more
4 editions published between 1998 and 2000 in English and held by 849 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes how stock cars are created, the work of the race team and pit crew, experiences on the racing circuit, and more
In-line skating : a complete guide for beginners by
George Sullivan(
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8 editions published in 1993 in English and held by 822 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ways to use and enjoy in-line skates, the kind with wheels in a row instead of side-by-side as in roller skates
8 editions published in 1993 in English and held by 822 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ways to use and enjoy in-line skates, the kind with wheels in a row instead of side-by-side as in roller skates
Tom Thumb : the remarkable true story of a man in miniature by
George Sullivan(
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3 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 786 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explores the life and career of the dwarf Tom Thumb, who toured the world as a curiosity at the behest of showman P.T. Barnum
3 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 786 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explores the life and career of the dwarf Tom Thumb, who toured the world as a curiosity at the behest of showman P.T. Barnum
Don't step on the foul line : sports superstitions by
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2 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 771 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes a variety of superstitions observed by athletes in such sports as baseball, hockey, tennis, and football
2 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 771 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes a variety of superstitions observed by athletes in such sports as baseball, hockey, tennis, and football
Sluggers : twenty-seven of baseball's greatest by
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6 editions published between 1991 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 750 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Profiles twenty-seven of the greatest sluggers of all time. Includes Sam Crawford, Joe DiMaggio, Reggie Jackson, and Jose Canseco
6 editions published between 1991 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 750 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Profiles twenty-seven of the greatest sluggers of all time. Includes Sam Crawford, Joe DiMaggio, Reggie Jackson, and Jose Canseco
Abraham Lincoln by
George Sullivan(
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7 editions published between 2000 and 2005 in English and held by 722 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a biography, including excerpts from his speeches, letters, and other writings, of the man who was President during the Civil War
7 editions published between 2000 and 2005 in English and held by 722 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a biography, including excerpts from his speeches, letters, and other writings, of the man who was President during the Civil War
Paul Revere by
George Sullivan(
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3 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in English and held by 718 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the man made famous by a poem about the American Revolution, placing his life and work in its real historical context
3 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in English and held by 718 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the man made famous by a poem about the American Revolution, placing his life and work in its real historical context
The story of the Peace Corps by
George Sullivan(
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24 editions published between 1964 and 1965 in English and Undetermined and held by 709 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Peace Corps work in Bolivia, Colombia, Ethiopia, Turkey, Tanganyika, Saint Lucia, Pakistan, Nigeria and the Philippines
24 editions published between 1964 and 1965 in English and Undetermined and held by 709 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Peace Corps work in Bolivia, Colombia, Ethiopia, Turkey, Tanganyika, Saint Lucia, Pakistan, Nigeria and the Philippines
Sadat : the man who changed Mid-East history by
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5 editions published in 1981 in English and held by 709 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces the rise of Anwar el-Sadat from his peasant origins to the presidency of Egypt, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and dominant figure in world politics
5 editions published in 1981 in English and held by 709 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces the rise of Anwar el-Sadat from his peasant origins to the presidency of Egypt, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and dominant figure in world politics
Discover archaeology : an introduction to the tools and techniques of archaeological fieldwork by
George Sullivan(
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5 editions published between 1980 and 1981 in English and held by 688 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains tools, techniques, site location methods and laboratory procedures with a state-by-state list of projects now underway and information on university-sponsored field schools
5 editions published between 1980 and 1981 in English and held by 688 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains tools, techniques, site location methods and laboratory procedures with a state-by-state list of projects now underway and information on university-sponsored field schools
Pocahontas by
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6 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 666 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1608, Pocahontas saved the life of an English colonist, Captain John Smith. Pocahontas's rescue of Smith made her famous not only in colonial America, but across the ocean in England as well. Afterwards, she made enormous contributions to the survival of Jamestown by bringing the colonists food and by promoting peace between the Powhatans and the English. Though she was born an Indian princess, she later adopted many English customs. Pocahontas grew up as the favorite daughter of the Native American chief of the Powhatans. Pocahontas lived a relatively short life, but she made an impact on colonial American history that is still felt today. Did you know that Pocahontas was really named Matoaka. She taught John Smith how to speak Algonkian. She was also kidnapped and held hostage on an English ship. She had a son named Thomas and received the English name Rebecca
6 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 666 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1608, Pocahontas saved the life of an English colonist, Captain John Smith. Pocahontas's rescue of Smith made her famous not only in colonial America, but across the ocean in England as well. Afterwards, she made enormous contributions to the survival of Jamestown by bringing the colonists food and by promoting peace between the Powhatans and the English. Though she was born an Indian princess, she later adopted many English customs. Pocahontas grew up as the favorite daughter of the Native American chief of the Powhatans. Pocahontas lived a relatively short life, but she made an impact on colonial American history that is still felt today. Did you know that Pocahontas was really named Matoaka. She taught John Smith how to speak Algonkian. She was also kidnapped and held hostage on an English ship. She had a son named Thomas and received the English name Rebecca
Pitchers : twenty-seven of baseball's greatest by
George Sullivan(
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5 editions published between 1994 and 1999 in English and held by 653 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Profiles twenty-seven of the best pitchers in the history of baseball, including Nolan Ryan, Tom Seaver, Whitey Ford, Dizzy Dean, and Cy Young
5 editions published between 1994 and 1999 in English and held by 653 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Profiles twenty-seven of the best pitchers in the history of baseball, including Nolan Ryan, Tom Seaver, Whitey Ford, Dizzy Dean, and Cy Young
All about football by
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8 editions published between 1987 and 1990 in English and held by 606 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains the game of football, presenting its history and profiles of leading players
8 editions published between 1987 and 1990 in English and held by 606 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains the game of football, presenting its history and profiles of leading players
Better swimming for boys and girls by
George Sullivan(
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6 editions published between 1967 and 1982 in English and held by 596 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the fundamentals of four strokes, dives, and turns used in competitive swimming. Also discusses basic water safety
6 editions published between 1967 and 1982 in English and held by 596 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the fundamentals of four strokes, dives, and turns used in competitive swimming. Also discusses basic water safety
Mikhail Gorbachev by
George Sullivan(
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6 editions published between 1987 and 1990 in English and held by 594 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the Soviet leader, emphasizing his rise to power and his role in forming the present openness of the Soviet Union to the West
6 editions published between 1987 and 1990 in English and held by 594 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the Soviet leader, emphasizing his rise to power and his role in forming the present openness of the Soviet Union to the West
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Archaeology Automobile racing drivers Baseball players Baseball players--Attitudes Batting (Baseball) Blind Civil engineering Clark, William, Deaf Deafblind people Deafblind women Discoveries in geography Diving Dwarfs (Persons) Egypt Families Football Gorbachev, Mikhail Sergeevich, Heads of state History In-line skating Keller, Helen, Lewis, Meriwether, Lewis and Clark Expedition Lincoln, Abraham, Massachusetts Peace Corps (U.S.) People with disabilities Pitchers (Baseball) Pocahontas, Powhatan Indians Presidents Presidents--Election Revere, Paul, Sadat, Anwar, Smith, John, Soviet Union Sports uniforms Statesmen Stock car racing Stock cars (Automobiles) Sullivan, Annie, Superstition Swimming Thumb, Tom, United States Virginia Virginia--Jamestown West United States Women
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Sullivan, George 1927-
Sullivan George E.
Sullivan, George E. 1927-
Sullivan, George E. (George Edward)
Sullivan, George E. (George Edward), 1927-
Sullivan George Edward
Sullivan, George Edward 1927-
جورج سوليفان، 1927-
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