Books with author John Bradley

Benjamin Franklin was a great writer, inventor, and scientist who is one of the Founding Fathers of America. Ben helped start the United States by being one of the writers of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.Ben also liked to help his fellow citizens in whatever way he could. In fact, he organized one of America's first public libraries and first fire department. He even started a public hospital!Thanks to Ben, Americans were also able to start their new country in peace. He did this by negotiating the 1783 Treaty of Paris. This treaty ended the Revolutionary War with Great Britain and meant that the United States was now really a country of its own.Read on and discover all this and much more. You will find out why Benjamin Franklin is one of the most important people in American history.

The Trail of Tears is one of the saddest incidents in American history.Over 100,000 Native Americans were forced to leave their homes and march to faraway lands.During the 1,000-mile journey in freezing rain and snow, thousands of Indians died of disease and starvation.This short, easy-to-read guide introduces you and your children to the story behind the Trail of Tears and to the brave attempts by the Cherokees to save their land.Discover...* What events led to the Trail of Tears?* Who were the heroes and villains in the story of the Trail of Tears?* How the Cherokees tried every legal way to stay in their land - and nearly won.* What three things finally forced the Cherokee to leave their lands.* How the betrayal of one Cherokee cost the Cherokee Nation their land...and cost him his life.* Why even today the route of the Trail of Tears is full of millions of tiny reminders of the Cherokees' suffering....and Much More!

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.

There was one war that lasted longer than any other. It was the Hundred Years' War, which lasted from 1337 to 1453. The Hundred Years' War changed the way wars were fought forever.From then on, armies became larger, more professional, and used more advanced weapons, such as cannons and longbows.This easy-to-read children's book reveals the true story behind this amazing series of Medieval battles between several generations of English and French kings.Discover...* What led to the start of the Hundred Years' War?* Who were the main people behind the war?* Which were the important battles of the Hundred Years' War?* The determined English king who led his army to the most famous battle in English history.* How a peasant teenaged girl led the French army to one of its greatest victories....and Much More!So scroll back up and download this quick and educational book about the Hundred Years' War.

Steve Jobs was a really smart kid. He loved to spend hours with his dad taking things apart. Televisions... radios... appliances... whatever plugged into a wall and ran on electricity. But unlike most kids that do that, Steve also put everything back together just as good as new. Steve dreamed that someday he would invent something that would change the world as much -- or even more so -- than those old TVs and radios that he loved to tinker with.This easy-to-read children's book reveals how Steve Jobs changed the world by inventing revolutionary computers, tablets, and smart phones.His story teaches us that nothing is impossible in life if we are willing to work hard and use our minds.

FINALLY, A BOOK ABOUT SCIENCE THAT EVERY CHILD CAN UNDERSTAND AND ENJOY!* Science Has Never Been This Much Fun and Easy-to-Understand *Does your child LOVE science?Or does he or she absolutely and positively HATE it with a passion?If you answered "YES" to any of these questions, then this book is for you!Whether your child loves OR hates science, they are sure to enjoy this book by Amazon best-seller Ian D. Fraser, who reveals why Charles Darwin was such an incredible genius who changed history forever.Charles Darwin unlocked the mystery of where humans really came from. His ideas rocked the world of science and changed forever the way we think about ourselves.This quick, easy-to-read children's book explains in fun, simple language why Darwin's discoveries are so amazing.You do NOT need to know anything about science to enjoy this book.Fraser explains Darwin's ideas in lively, modern language that today's children can relate to.Discover...* What Darwin's ideas really mean.* What Darwin discovered in his round-the-world sea expedition.* How Darwin's theories shook the scientific world to its core - even to this day.... and much, much more!So download this fun and educational book about Charles Darwin, the amazing genius who unlocked the mysteries of human life on this planet and revealed the secrets of who we really are.

From former football star and bestselling author John Ed Bradley comes a searing look at love, life, and football in the face of racial adversity. “Heartbreaking,” says Laurie Halse Anderson, author of Speak.Growing up in Louisiana in the late 1960s, Tater Henry has experienced a lot of prejudice. His town is slow to desegregate and slower still to leave behind deep-seated prejudice.Despite the town’s sensibilities, Rodney Boulett and his twin sister Angie befriend Tater, and as their friendship grows stronger, Tater and Rodney become an unstoppable force on the football field. That is, until Rodney sees Tater and Angie growing closer, too, and Rodney’s world is turned upside down. Teammates, best friends—Rodney’s world is threatened by a hate he did not know was inside of him.As the town learns to accept notions like a black quarterback, some changes may be too difficult to accept.“John Ed Bradley skillfully shines a beam of humanity through the prism of the game, revealing to us the full spectrum of its colors, from love to hate, bigotry to tolerance, and devotion to betrayal. Anyone who ever played high school football or loved someone who has should read this book.” —Tim Green, retired NFL player and bestselling author

From the heart of Yellowstone to the wilderness of the Bighorn Mountains, grizzly bears, wolves, and majestic trout all wait to be discovered in WYOMING MOUNTAINS AND HOME-WATERS. Explore the wild treasures of Wyoming’s rugged lands and remote streams with Bradley Johnson, author and ecologist and Wyoming native.Retracing his steps to the streams of his youthful fishing adventures, Johnson returns to the mountains with a deep understanding of conservation science to tell the story of Wyoming’s incredible wildlife and landscapes. He takes you into the backcountry to chase elusive trout in high mountain streams, witness the return of wolves to Yellowstone, and survive close encounters with streamside moose. In WYOMING MOUNTAINS AND HOME-WATERS, a love of fly fishing and a savvy ecological perspective converge to accentuate the imperative for conserving fish, wildlife, and their fragile habitats. Every angler can play a part in protecting their own beloved landscapes and home-waters. Let Johnson show you how.