Books with author John O'Connor

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. There are canyons all over the planet, and the Grand Canyon in Arizona is not the biggest. Yet because of the spectacular colors in the rock layers and fascinating formations of boulders, buttes, and mesas, it is known as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Starting with a brief overview of how national parks came into being, this book covers all aspects of the canyon--how it formed, which early native people lived there, and what varied wildlife can be found there now. A history of the canyon's end-to-end exploration in the late 1860s and how the Grand Canyon became such a popular vacation spot (5 million tourists visit every year) round out this informative, easy-to-read account.

Somewhere in England lies the village of Rooksbourne. It is so quiet that you might not even notice it’s there yet it is the most important place in the whole world.Thirteen year old Tom Allenby is plunged into the adventure of a lifetime when he moves to the village where nothing is what it seems. With the help of new friends and a mysterious stone that gives him new powers Tom battles deadly over-sized animals, plants and birds as he races to stop a plan that threatens the whole world. Mixing fantasy, mystery and myth Elemental is the exciting first book in the Heart of the World series!