Books with author B. J. Bradley

On December 7, 1941, history changed forever. Just before 8 a.m., hundreds of Japanese fighter planes attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii.For two hours, the Japanese barrage destroyed nearly 20 American naval vessels and almost 200 airplanes. More than 2,000 American soldiers and sailors were killed that day, and another 1,000 were wounded.The next day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war on Japan. The United States had now officially entered World War II.This short, easy-to-understand guide reveals the true story of one of the most important events in American history.Discover...* The events that invevitably led to the attack on Pearl Harbor.* A blow-by-blow account of the shocking and overwhelming Japanese bombing barrage.* How the deadly attack could have been prevented - if only the U.S. commanders had paid attention to the warnings the Japanese were giving them in the weeks before the attack.* How the United States courageously recovered from Pearl Harbor to go on to win World War II.* How we honor those who lost their lives and what lessons we can learn from them....and Much More!

What made Christopher Columbus such a famous figure in history?He was the first European to come to the New World and start a permanent settlement.As a result, he changed history forever. His discoveries opened the door for millions of Europeans to come to the New World and start the countries we know today, including the United States.It took a lot of bravery and courage to make the long, dangerous voyage from Europe to the New World. No one had ever sailed as far as Christopher did without stopping.He almost didn't make it.Several of his crew members died of starvation and disease. The others were ready to take over the ships and turn back.But Christopher believed in himself and convinced his crew to have faith in him.Read on and discover how this ordinary Italian mapmaker went on to revolutionize the course of history forever.

Marco Polo traveled to faraway Asian lands where no other European had ever gone before.He befriended the great emperor Kublai Khan and discovered Asian customs and inventions that Westerners had not yet imagined.The amazing stories of his travels and discoveries have stirred up the imaginations of countless young adventurers over the centuries.Download this easy-to-read children's book and discover...* Who was Marco Polo and why is he so important?* What did he see and experience on his many incredible journeys?* How did Marco Polo pass through strange and dangerous lands without being harmed?* How Marco's exciting stories made him famous all over Europe....and Much More!

Discover the incredible life of Leonardo da Vinci. He created some of the most famous paintings of all time and invented things that were centuries ahead of their time.This children's book will show you why Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most influential artists and scientists in history. As a painter, Leonardo created the "Mona Lisa," probably the most famous painting of all time. Centuries later, it is now seen by millions of people every year in the Louvre Museum in France. You can't touch it, though. It is behind bulletproof glass!As an inventor, Leonardo designed inventions that were hundreds of years ahead of their time. He drew plans for bicycles, helicopters, parachutes, diving suits, and even airplanes - when no one else even imagined that such things were possible.Leonardo even designed an armored robot!Read this book and discover...* Why Leonardo is one of the most important people in history.* How Leonardo invented the airplane - 400 years before the Wright brothers' first flight.* Why Leonardo's drawings of the human body were so incredible.* How Leonardo came up with so many amazing ideas that were far ahead of his time.* How Leonardo became so famous and respected... despite only having a basic education.* How Leonardo can inspire us to use our imagination to achieve our dreams.So start reading and discover why Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most amazing and important persons of all time.

Imagine leading legions of Imperial Stormtroopers as they overrun a base filled with Rebel Scum. Or you could be leading a heroic assault by Han Solo and Chewbacca to take down the Empire's newest base. Star Wars: Commander is the exciting new strategy game for iOS and Android that gives you the power to fight battles in the Star Wars universe. This book will help you enjoy it even more! The game is available for phones and tablets everywhere.

All’s not well at the Wimbly School of Arts Arcana. Rumors swirl of enemies gathering beyond school grounds. Whispers spread that the newest student at Wimbly’s may be none other than the Misfit King, a powerful enemy prophesied to destroy the magicians and the world they’ve built. If only they knew the truth. If only they knew Quinn couldn’t cast a spell to save his life. If only they knew he cheated his way into Wimbly’s to escape his horrible foster home. If only the talented magicians knew a darker, more sinister evil plotted their demise...Hiding in a world not his own, Quinn must fool the strongest, most powerful magicians in the magical world. He’ll befriend dwarves and yetis and odd outcasts. He’ll walk through doors that lead to different worlds and speak to paper men who live in books, all to discover the dangerous secret that could give Quinn the magic he so desperately desires.

The Earth is dying. Plants, animals and humans are being infected by spores from space and becoming part of a vast alien intelligence. When 16-year-old Callie discovers her little sister Gracie is Changing, she flees with Gracie to the Zone to escape termination by the ruthless officers of quarantine. What Callie finds in the Zone will alter her forever and send her on a journey to the stars, and beyond. The first book in an heart-stopping trilogy from award-winning author James Bradley.

"tautly written [with a] breakneck speed narrative and a strong, kick-ass female protagonist." The Sun HeraldBOOK 2 IN THE CHANGE TRILOGY, SEQUEL TO THE SILENT INVASIONCallie risked everything to get her little sister Gracie to the safety of the Zone. But Matt, the boy she loves, has been killed by Quarantine and Gracie has been absorbed into the Change. Now Callie must learn to survive in the alien landscape of the Zone, a place where the Change is everywhere, and nothing is what it seems. That is, until she stumbles on a secret from her past that may hold the key to defeating the Change. Hunted and alone, she finds refuge in the most unexpected of places. Only to find she is in more danger than ever. PRAISE FOR THE SILENT INVASION"...a vivid novel that will leave readers itching for the next instalment" Sydney Morning Herald

Knights of Legend, follows the exploits of Jason Sheridan, a boy that calls the mystical county of Jackson his home where baseball is the story of legends and the fingers of the Knights of the Round Table are evident at each turn. He is at the cross roads of life. On one side, a way of life in a dying Middle America town and on the other the promise of a destiny yet to come, and, of course, in the middle a decision must be made. But before the choice, betrayal will happen, high school crushes will come and go, enemies will be realized, loved ones will pass, and the game of all baseball games will be played as angel and demon watch on playing their own quiet game of chess. Life is about choices. Experience how Jason Sheridan and the Media Knights learn the importance of choice to overcome impossible odds, feel the fury of Cerberus as he stalks Jason Sheridan in the dark catacombs from the age of the Underground Railroad, and understand that evil does truly lurk in all corners of the county of Jackson.