O'Brien, John 1953-
Overview
| Works: | 132 works in 373 publications in 5 languages and 64,904 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Biography Fiction Poetry History Stories in rhyme Humorous fiction Miscellanea Biographies Braille books |
| Roles: | Author, Illustrator |
| Classifications: | QP425, B |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
John O'Brien
- The night before Christmas coloring book by John O'Brien( Book )
- John O'Brien 1953- biographical file( )
Most widely held works by
John O'Brien
All about sleep from A to ZZZZ by
Elaine Scott(
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2 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 3,149 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Learn all about sleep: what it is, how it works, and why you should care about it
2 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 3,149 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Learn all about sleep: what it is, how it works, and why you should care about it
The fastest game on two feet : and other poems about how sports began by
Alice Low(
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)
2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 2,226 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sports have origins in all kinds of activities, such as playing with sticks and stones, running from threats, and taking part in religious ceremonies. Using conjecture and historical facts, this book of poetry and prose relates how nineteen sports got their start and grew into the games we know today
2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 2,226 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sports have origins in all kinds of activities, such as playing with sticks and stones, running from threats, and taking part in religious ceremonies. Using conjecture and historical facts, this book of poetry and prose relates how nineteen sports got their start and grew into the games we know today
Mistakes that worked by
Charlotte Foltz Jones(
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)
21 editions published between 1990 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,884 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Do you know how many things in your daily life were invented by accident? SANDWICHES came about when an English earl was too busy gambling to eat his meal and needed to keep one hand free. POTATO CHIPS were first cooked by a chef who was furious when a customer complained that his fried potatoes weren't thin enough. Coca-Cola, Silly Putty, and X rays have fascinating stories behind them too! Their unusual tales, and many more, along with hilarious cartoons and weird, amazing facts, make up this fun-filled book about everyday items that had surprisingly haphazard beginnings."--
21 editions published between 1990 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,884 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Do you know how many things in your daily life were invented by accident? SANDWICHES came about when an English earl was too busy gambling to eat his meal and needed to keep one hand free. POTATO CHIPS were first cooked by a chef who was furious when a customer complained that his fried potatoes weren't thin enough. Coca-Cola, Silly Putty, and X rays have fascinating stories behind them too! Their unusual tales, and many more, along with hilarious cartoons and weird, amazing facts, make up this fun-filled book about everyday items that had surprisingly haphazard beginnings."--
The beach patrol by
John O'Brien(
Book
)
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 1,649 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the beach patrol's typical day on a crowded beach, including the equipment, terminology, characteristics of the ocean, and behavior of beach goers with which a lifeguard must be familiar
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 1,649 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the beach patrol's typical day on a crowded beach, including the equipment, terminology, characteristics of the ocean, and behavior of beach goers with which a lifeguard must be familiar
Who was Ben Franklin? by
Dennis B Fradin(
Book
)
7 editions published between 2002 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,565 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the eighteenth-century printer, publisher, inventor, scientist, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States
7 editions published between 2002 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,565 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the eighteenth-century printer, publisher, inventor, scientist, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States
Sir Small and the dragonfly by
Jane O'Connor(
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)
7 editions published between 1988 and 2013 in English and held by 1,323 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a dragonfly swoops over the town of Pee Wee and carries Lady Teena away, brave Sir Small rides off on his trusty ant vowing to rescue her
7 editions published between 1988 and 2013 in English and held by 1,323 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a dragonfly swoops over the town of Pee Wee and carries Lady Teena away, brave Sir Small rides off on his trusty ant vowing to rescue her
Red, white, blue, and Uncle who? : the stories behind some of America's patriotic symbols by
Teresa Bateman(
Book
)
3 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 1,313 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This information-packed potpourri of trivia and important facts does indeed give the stories behind 17 American patriotic symbols as diverse as Uncle Sam, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Great Seal. The lively text moves along so merrily that readers will be surprised to discover how much material is included. Each topic is given two to four pages including one or more sophisticated, witty, black-and-white line drawings. For the most part, the information is clear and complete. The coverage of the Korean War Memorial is especially welcome as there is not much in print on it. However, explaining the Vietnam War and the Korean conflict in a few sentences proves somewhat difficult. The text throughout the book is easy to read with uncomplicated sentences and short paragraphs and plenty of white space. This appealing book will be welcomed by report writers and browsers and will be a great addition to units on American history
3 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 1,313 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This information-packed potpourri of trivia and important facts does indeed give the stories behind 17 American patriotic symbols as diverse as Uncle Sam, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Great Seal. The lively text moves along so merrily that readers will be surprised to discover how much material is included. Each topic is given two to four pages including one or more sophisticated, witty, black-and-white line drawings. For the most part, the information is clear and complete. The coverage of the Korean War Memorial is especially welcome as there is not much in print on it. However, explaining the Vietnam War and the Korean conflict in a few sentences proves somewhat difficult. The text throughout the book is easy to read with uncomplicated sentences and short paragraphs and plenty of white space. This appealing book will be welcomed by report writers and browsers and will be a great addition to units on American history
Who was Thomas Jefferson? by
Dennis B Fradin(
Book
)
3 editions published between 2003 and 2009 in English and Spanish and held by 1,266 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the third president of the United States and writer of the Declaration of Independence
3 editions published between 2003 and 2009 in English and Spanish and held by 1,266 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the third president of the United States and writer of the Declaration of Independence
Who was Abraham Lincoln? by
Janet B Pascal(
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)
6 editions published between 2008 and 2014 in Spanish and English and held by 1,245 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Who was Abraham Lincoln? A boy who only had a year of schooling? A practical joker? One of the greatest presidents ever? All of the above! Find out more about the real Abraham Lincoln in this illustrated biography
6 editions published between 2008 and 2014 in Spanish and English and held by 1,245 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Who was Abraham Lincoln? A boy who only had a year of schooling? A practical joker? One of the greatest presidents ever? All of the above! Find out more about the real Abraham Lincoln in this illustrated biography
Who was Harry Houdini? by
Tui Sutherland(
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)
8 editions published between 2002 and 2016 in English and Spanish and held by 1,240 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the famous magician who was also a movie star and a pioneer pilot
8 editions published between 2002 and 2016 in English and Spanish and held by 1,240 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the famous magician who was also a movie star and a pioneer pilot
Six creepy sheep by
Judith Ross Enderle(
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)
9 editions published between 1992 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,185 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Relates in rhyme the adventures of six little sheep who go trick-or-treating on Halloween night
9 editions published between 1992 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,185 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Relates in rhyme the adventures of six little sheep who go trick-or-treating on Halloween night
Who was Mark Twain? by
April Jones Prince(
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)
4 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in English and Spanish and held by 1,145 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An introduction to the life, times, and works of the celebrated 19th-century American author
4 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in English and Spanish and held by 1,145 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An introduction to the life, times, and works of the celebrated 19th-century American author
Accidents may happen by
Charlotte Foltz Jones(
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)
11 editions published between 1996 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 1,127 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes how a wide variety of things such as nursery rhymes, the national anthem, anesthesia, cellophane, raisins, and dynamite came into being. Fifty products, like dynamite and yo-yos, that came into being by accident. A sequel to Mistakes That Worked (1991). From Wheaties to telephones, microwave ovens to yo-yos, here are the inspiring and often funny stories of 50 mistakes and misunderstandings that helped bring about life as we know it. With hilarious cartoons and wacky facts, this fascinating compendium illustrates the adage "If you don't learn from your mistakes, there's no sense making them."
11 editions published between 1996 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 1,127 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes how a wide variety of things such as nursery rhymes, the national anthem, anesthesia, cellophane, raisins, and dynamite came into being. Fifty products, like dynamite and yo-yos, that came into being by accident. A sequel to Mistakes That Worked (1991). From Wheaties to telephones, microwave ovens to yo-yos, here are the inspiring and often funny stories of 50 mistakes and misunderstandings that helped bring about life as we know it. With hilarious cartoons and wacky facts, this fascinating compendium illustrates the adage "If you don't learn from your mistakes, there's no sense making them."
How sweet it is (and was) : the history of candy by
Ruth Freeman Swain(
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)
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 1,104 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides a brief history of a variety of candies and chewing gum. Includes recipes for sugar paste, fudge, and taffy
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 1,104 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides a brief history of a variety of candies and chewing gum. Includes recipes for sugar paste, fudge, and taffy
Poof! by
John O'Brien(
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)
5 editions published between 1999 and 2005 in English and held by 1,075 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two married wizards find that using magic to do the household chores can produce unusual results
5 editions published between 1999 and 2005 in English and held by 1,075 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two married wizards find that using magic to do the household chores can produce unusual results
Who was Thomas Alva Edison? by
Margaret Frith(
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)
9 editions published between 2005 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 1,068 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One day in 1882, Thomas Edison flipped a switch that lit up lower Manhattan with incandescent light and changed the way people live ever after. The electric light bulb was only one of thousands of Edison's inventions, which include the phonograph and the kinetoscope, an early precursor to the movie camera. As a boy, observing a robin catch a worm and then take flight, he fed a playmate a mixture of worms and water to see if she could fly! Here's an accessible, appealing biography with 100 black-and-white illustrations
9 editions published between 2005 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 1,068 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One day in 1882, Thomas Edison flipped a switch that lit up lower Manhattan with incandescent light and changed the way people live ever after. The electric light bulb was only one of thousands of Edison's inventions, which include the phonograph and the kinetoscope, an early precursor to the movie camera. As a boy, observing a robin catch a worm and then take flight, he fed a playmate a mixture of worms and water to see if she could fly! Here's an accessible, appealing biography with 100 black-and-white illustrations
I know a shy fellow who swallowed a cello by
Barbara S Garriel(
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)
5 editions published between 2004 and 2012 in English and held by 1,033 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of the folk rhyme "There was an old woman who swallowed a fly", featuring musical instruments
5 editions published between 2004 and 2012 in English and held by 1,033 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of the folk rhyme "There was an old woman who swallowed a fly", featuring musical instruments
Who was Louis Armstrong? by
Yona Zeldis McDonough(
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)
4 editions published between 2004 and 2015 in English and Spanish and held by 953 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
If not for a stint in reform school, young Louis Armstrong might never have become a musician. It was a teacher at the Colored Waifs? Home who gave him a cornet, promoted him to band leader, and saw talent in the tough kid from the even tougher New Orleans neighborhood called Storyville. But it was Louis Armstrong?s own passion and genius that pushed jazz into new and exciting realms with his amazing, improvisational trumpet playing. His seventy-year life spanned a critical time in American music as well as black history
4 editions published between 2004 and 2015 in English and Spanish and held by 953 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
If not for a stint in reform school, young Louis Armstrong might never have become a musician. It was a teacher at the Colored Waifs? Home who gave him a cornet, promoted him to band leader, and saw talent in the tough kid from the even tougher New Orleans neighborhood called Storyville. But it was Louis Armstrong?s own passion and genius that pushed jazz into new and exciting realms with his amazing, improvisational trumpet playing. His seventy-year life spanned a critical time in American music as well as black history
Who was Elvis Presley? by
Geoff Edgers(
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)
2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 937 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Profiles the "King of Rock 'n Roll," focusing on how he got his start in singing and how his style influenced later musicians
2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 937 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Profiles the "King of Rock 'n Roll," focusing on how he got his start in singing and how his style influenced later musicians
Who was Jackie Robinson? by
Gail Herman(
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5 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 923 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An introduction to the life and career of baseball's Jackie Robinson
5 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 923 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An introduction to the life and career of baseball's Jackie Robinson
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Related Identities
- Jones, Charlotte Foltz Author
- Scott, Elaine 1940- Author
- Fradin, Dennis B. Author
- Enderle, Judith Ross Author
- Gordon, Stephanie Jacob 1940-
- Franklin, Benjamin 1706-1790
- Jefferson, Thomas 1743-1826
- Low, Alice Author
- Frith, Margaret Author
- O'Connor, Jane Author
Associated Subjects
African American baseball players African American jazz musicians Armstrong, Louis, Authors, American Baseball players Body size Candy Cello Children's poetry, American Counting Discoveries in science Dragonflies Edison, Thomas A.--(Thomas Alva), Electrical engineers Electricity Emblems, National Escape artists Franklin, Benjamin, Halloween History, Modern Houdini, Harry, House cleaning Inventions Inventors Jazz musicians Jefferson, Thomas, Knights and knighthood Lifeguards Lincoln, Abraham, Magicians National monuments Night before Christmas (Moore, Clement Clarke) O'Brien, John, Presidents Presley, Elvis, Printers Robinson, Jackie, Rock musicians Scientists Sheep Singers Sleep Sports Statesmen Stature Stories in rhyme Technological innovations Twain, Mark, United States Wizards
