Lewellen, John Bryan 1910-1956

Overview

Works:	65 works in 210 publications in 2 languages and 4,484 library holdings
Genres:	Juvenile works Pictorial works Fiction
Roles:	Author, Editor

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works by John Bryan Lewellen

Moon, sun, and stars by John Bryan Lewellen( Book )

18 editions published between 1954 and 1985 in English and Spanish and held by 938 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A brief introduction to astronomy, with emphasis on the relationship between the moon, the earth, and the sun

The true book of knights by John Bryan Lewellen( Book )

7 editions published between 1956 and 1965 in English and Spanish and held by 296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This braille supplementary social studies book for grades 2 and 3 consists of 1 pamphlet with 20 pages. The factual book presents information on the knights of old--their lives and games, the training of knights, the castle and its workers, coats of arms, and the end of knighthood. The regular inkprint edition is in large type. In the "True Book Series" there are 47 titles, all of which begin with the words "The True Book of." There are 5 titles in the "True Book Series - History." CP, 4-76

The true book of honeybees by John Bryan Lewellen( Book )

4 editions published between 1953 and 2000 in English and held by 247 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Factual information for curious young minds that will give a true account of the honeybee colony

Helicopters: how they work by John Bryan Lewellen( Book )

7 editions published between 1954 and 1965 in English and held by 245 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes how a helicopter works and the uses to which it can be put. Also includes a brief history of their development and plans for future use

The true book of farm animals by John Bryan Lewellen( Book )

5 editions published between 1954 and 1965 in English and held by 187 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Children learn of farm animals and their habitat

The boy scientist by John Bryan Lewellen( Book )

8 editions published between 1955 and 1965 in English and held by 177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The true book of airports and airplanes by John Bryan Lewellen( Book )

7 editions published between 1956 and 1965 in English and held by 177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Simple large print explanation of different kinds of passenger planes, small planes, air force and navy planes, how the control panel works, and how a plane changes directions while in flight

You and atomic energy and its wonderful uses by John Bryan Lewellen( Book )

6 editions published in 1949 in English and held by 163 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Absorbing story of the development of the atomic furnace. The principle of releasing atomic energy is clarified in simple text, and dramatized with enlightening pictures. Gives the reader an awareness of the new era of enriched living which is possible through the wonderful uses of this new source of energy and the tool for research which it provides. Lively picture-glossary of atomic energy terms makes it easy to follow the rapid daily progress that is being made in adapting this new power to the needs of the world."--Jacket

Understanding electronics, from vacuum tube to thinking machine by John Bryan Lewellen( Book )

4 editions published in 1957 in English and held by 159 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The story of flight, from the ancient winged gods to the age of space by John Bryan Lewellen( Book )

15 editions published between 1959 and 1976 in English and Spanish and held by 156 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Depicts the history of filght from ancient times to the early days of the space age

The mighty atom. Foreword by Glenn T. Seaborg by John Bryan Lewellen( Book )

1 edition published in 1955 in English and held by 156 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The author explains atoms, neutrons, protons, and electrons so that young children can understand them

You and your amazing mind by John Bryan Lewellen( Book )

2 editions published between 1952 and 1965 in English and held by 144 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The earth satellite; man's first true space adventure by John Bryan Lewellen( Book )

2 editions published in 1957 in English and held by 144 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

True story of the first attempt to build a man-made satellite to send into space. Grades 4-6

The atomic submarine by John Bryan Lewellen( Book )

2 editions published in 1954 in English and held by 134 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

How the atomic submarine was developed. Grades 6-8

The true book of toys at work by John Bryan Lewellen( Book )

4 editions published between 1953 and 1961 in English and held by 124 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Tee Vee Humphrey by John Bryan Lewellen( Book )

4 editions published between 1957 and 1975 in English and held by 119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Young Master Tee Vee Humphrey wanted more than anything else to be in television when he grew up. His wish came true even sooner than he thought and in a most unusual manner

You and space neighbors by John Bryan Lewellen( Book )

2 editions published in 1953 in English and held by 100 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

You and space travel by John Bryan Lewellen( Book )

4 editions published between 1951 and 1958 in English and held by 94 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Tommy learns to fly by John Bryan Lewellen( Book )

2 editions published in 1956 in English and held by 93 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Jet transports by John Bryan Lewellen( Book )

6 editions published in 1955 in English and Undetermined and held by 90 WorldCat member libraries worldwide