Books with author George Sullivan

Rare photographs and informative text tell the story of Helen Keller's life from the iconic moment at the pump through her career as goodwill delegate to the world.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. We get a glimpse of her sense of humor, her experiences as a lecturer on the vaudeville circuit, her many pets, and her last quiet years in Connecticut.

This unique biography of Davy Crockett uses personal recollections, letters, and newspaper articles to tell the fascinating story of his life."I stood no chance to become great in any other way than by accident."With these words, Davy Crockett reflects on his extraordinary journey from growing up in the backwoods of Tennessee to becoming a congressperson in Washington, D.C. People often do not know the truth about the man made famous for the crucial role he played in the Battle of the Alamo.Kids will find out about Davy's well-known sense of humor and dedication to helping those around him in this exciting biography.

When Charles S. Stratton was born in 1838, he was a large baby, perfect in every way. But then he stopped growing. At age four, though a happy and mischievous child, he was just over two feet tall and weighed only fifteen pounds—the exact same size he had been as a seven-month-old baby. It was then that the notorious showman P.T. Barnum dubbed him Tom Thumb and put him on display, touring him around the world as a curiosity. A natural performer, Charley became enormously popular and wealthy, more so than any other performer before him. In this spirited biography—the first on its subject—George Sullivan recounts the fascinating adventures of Tom Thumb, and raises challenging questions about what constitutes exploitation—both in the 19th century and today.

Hail to the Chief! Get ready to meet all of our nation's presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama, and everyone in between, including a section on Donald Trump, our newest president elected in 2016. This easy-to-read book offers mini biographies and fun facts about each president's accomplishments in the Oval Office and beyond, accompanied by photographs and lists of key events.A must-have for any classroom or young history buff, the Scholastic Book of Presidents covers everything you need to know about America's greatest leaders from past to present.

This fun-filled, informative, and up-to-date guide to making great pictures with a digital camera will appeal to kids of all ages. Budding shutterbugs will find much to learn and explore between the pages of this colorful and wide-ranging introduction to the world of photography. Illustrated throughout and written in a style that's informative and easy to understand, this book covers everything from the difference between digitala and film cameras to mastering action shots and taking pictures of one's favorite pets. Sections introduce young readers to famous photographers and iconic images. Acclaimed writer George Sullivan also explains the principles of composition, lighting, and visual story-telling, and even the proper way to hold a camera. He offers valuable tips for creating whimsical, unusual shots, and for using free software to organize, share, and edit photographs. Kids will be entertained and challenged in discovering how to make exciting, high quality photographs they can share with their family and friends.

Never before World War II were there so many prisoners of war… at one point, around five hundred thousand: Japanese, American, German, Italian, British, Irish, etc. This collection of seven amazing escapes from war prisons is a testament to the amazing stamina, courage and ingenuity displayed by those who sought to escape their captors -- in Poland, Germany, the Philippines, Italy, Australia and an American camp in the Arizona desert.A concise, short work written for young readers but of general interest as well. George Sullivan is a prolific, award-winning author, whose works include MR. PRESIDENT, ALAMO!, STRANGE BUT TRUE STORIES OF WORLD WAR II, CIVIL WAR AT SEA, GREAT IMPOSTERS, and many "In Their Own Words" biographies from Scholastic Books.on Helen Keller biography:"well written, fast moving, and highly readable"- School Library Journalon The Civil War at Sea:"The lively text will appeal to every Civil War buff."- School Library Journal about the author:George Sullivan writes books of fact, history, and biography for children and young adults. He has more than one hundred titles to his credit. They cover a wide range of topics, from auto racing to hydroponics, from the Civil War to civil engineering. Publishers Weekly said that Sullivan “has mastered the art of writing simply and directly, making complex subjects understandable and interesting.” Photography and photographers have been topics of his recent books. His interest in photography goes beyond just writing about it. He sometimes takes the photos that are used to illustrate his work. George Sullivan lives in New York City with his wife. He is a member of PEN, the Authors Guild, and the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.