O'Brien, John 1953-
Overview
| Works: | 162 works in 542 publications in 6 languages and 70,265 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Biography Literature Biographies Fiction Poetry Sports poetry History Picture books Readers (Publications) |
| Roles: | Author, Illustrator, Editor, Other |
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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 3,099 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 3,099 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 2,202 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 2,202 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
Who was Ben Franklin? by
Dennis B Fradin(
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)
12 editions published between 2001 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,831 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
12 editions published between 2001 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,831 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
Mistakes that worked by
Charlotte Foltz Jones(
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)
12 editions published between 1990 and 2011 in English and held by 1,660 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the stories behind forty things that were invented or named by accident, including aspirin, X-rays, frisbees, silly putty, and velcro
12 editions published between 1990 and 2011 in English and held by 1,660 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the stories behind forty things that were invented or named by accident, including aspirin, X-rays, frisbees, silly putty, and velcro
Who was Abraham Lincoln? by
Janet B Pascal(
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)
13 editions published between 1999 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,652 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
13 editions published between 1999 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,652 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
The beach patrol by
John O'Brien(
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2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 1,609 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
2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 1,609 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 Thomas Jefferson? by
Dennis B Fradin(
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)
10 editions published between 2003 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,483 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the third president of the United States and writer of the Declaration of Independence
10 editions published between 2003 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,483 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the third president of the United States and writer of the Declaration of Independence
Who was Harry Houdini? by
Tui Sutherland(
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)
13 editions published between 2002 and 2016 in English and Spanish and held by 1,454 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the famous magician who was also a movie star and a pioneer pilot
13 editions published between 2002 and 2016 in English and Spanish and held by 1,454 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the famous magician who was also a movie star and a pioneer pilot
Who was Thomas Alva Edison? by
Margaret Frith(
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)
13 editions published between 2005 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 1,357 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
13 editions published between 2005 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 1,357 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
Who was Mark Twain? by
April Jones Prince(
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)
7 editions published between 2004 and 2016 in English and Spanish and held by 1,324 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An introduction to the life, times, and works of the celebrated 19th-century American author
7 editions published between 2004 and 2016 in English and Spanish and held by 1,324 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An introduction to the life, times, and works of the celebrated 19th-century American author
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 1,315 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 1,315 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(
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3 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 1,254 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 1,254 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 Jackie Robinson? by
Gail Herman(
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)
8 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,198 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An introduction to the life and career of baseball's Jackie Robinson
8 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,198 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An introduction to the life and career of baseball's Jackie Robinson
Six creepy sheep by
Judith Ross Enderle(
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)
11 editions published between 1992 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,154 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Relates in rhyme the adventures of six little sheep who go trick-or-treating on Halloween night
11 editions published between 1992 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,154 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Relates in rhyme the adventures of six little sheep who go trick-or-treating on Halloween night
Who was Louis Armstrong? by
Yona Zeldis McDonough(
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)
8 editions published between 2004 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,149 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Biography of a poor boy from New Orleans who became a jazz musician who is beloved around the world
8 editions published between 2004 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,149 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Biography of a poor boy from New Orleans who became a jazz musician who is beloved around the world
Who was Elvis Presley? by
Geoff Edgers(
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4 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 1,143 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
4 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 1,143 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 is Jane Goodall? by
Roberta Edwards(
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)
8 editions published between 2012 and 2016 in English and held by 1,130 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Profiles the life of the primatologist who was the first scientist to study wild chimpanzees in their natural environment
8 editions published between 2012 and 2016 in English and held by 1,130 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Profiles the life of the primatologist who was the first scientist to study wild chimpanzees in their natural environment
Who was Marco Polo? by
Joan Holub(
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)
8 editions published between 2007 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the famous medieval Venetian traveler, Marco Polo
8 editions published between 2007 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of the famous medieval Venetian traveler, Marco Polo
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 1,095 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 1,095 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides a brief history of a variety of candies and chewing gum. Includes recipes for sugar paste, fudge, and taffy
Accidents may happen by
Charlotte Foltz Jones(
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7 editions published between 1996 and 1998 in 3 languages and held by 1,085 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."
7 editions published between 1996 and 1998 in 3 languages and held by 1,085 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."
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