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Books with author Jon Kirkwood

  • Everyday Astronomy

    Jon Kirkwood

    Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, Oct. 29, 1998)
    The books in the Look into Space series take the reader on a journey to the furthest reaches of space wi thout them having to leave the classroom. The books include experiments to let children study the size and scale of the universe. '
  • Storytime Kingdom: Stories to Read Together

    Joy Kirkwood

    Hardcover (Selah Publishing Group, June 28, 2019)
    Storytime Kingdom is an imaginary place where Princess Emmaline's dream to become a knight comes true and animals can talk. In this collection of rhyming tales, Momma Byrd is flying throughout Storytime Kingdom teaching Baby T Byrd lessons about values and love. But, of course, the end is not complete without a battle with the fearsome dragon! So, come fly along with the Byrds as they watch Knight Princess Emmaline and her friends learn that love conquers all. Enjoy the journey!Although each story can be read simply as is, there is an interwoven spiritual meaning that is discussed at the end of every adventure. The text is designed to be read out loud to children, and to be quality time to talk together about important topics such as kindness and respect. Also, remember to look for a letter at the end of each story that will spell out a special message by the conclusion of the book.
  • Spinning Globe: Night Sky

    Jon Kirkwood

    Hardcover (Silver Dolphin Books, June 14, 2007)
    This incredible, interactive skywatcher’s guide revolutionizes the way children learn about the cosmos. Inside the spiral-bound star atlas are amazing illustrations of the planets and constellations, fascinating, fact-filled text, and a removable night sky globe. As they read about the stars, galaxies, and other celestial phenomena, budding astronomers can locate them on the globe for a thorough understanding of the universe. The spinning globe comes with its own stand and spindle so that it can be used and enjoyed independently of the book. Quizzes, colorful photos, and cool graphics make the learning process fun.
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  • Cutaway Book: Trucks

    Jon Kirkwood

    Hardcover (Copper Beech, Nov. 1, 1997)
    Examines different types of trucks, how they work, how they are used, and the people who drive them
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  • Trucks

    Jon Kirkwood

    Paperback (Watts Pub Group, June 30, 2003)
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  • Fantastic Cutaway: Giant Bldgs

    Jon Kirkwood

    Library Binding (Copper Beech, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Cross-section illustrations invite the reader to peer inside cathedrals, castles and palaces, industrial giants, sky scrapers, and other buildings to see how they were built.
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  • P.S. Your Cat Is Dead: A Novel

    James Kirkwood

    eBook (St. Martin's Griffin, April 1, 2007)
    It's New Year's Eve in New York City. Your best friend died in September, you've been robbed twice, your girlfriend is leaving you, you've lost your job...and the only one left to talk to is the gay burglar you've got tied up in the kitchen... P.S. your cat is dead.An instant classic upon its initial publication, P.S. Your Cat is Dead received widespread critical acclaim and near fanatical reader devotion. The stage version of the novel was equally successful and there are still over 200 new productions of it staged every year. Now, for the first time in a decade, James Kirkwood's much-loved black humor comic novel of manners and escalating disaster returns to bewitch and beguile a new generation.
  • P.S. Your Cat Is Dead

    James Kirkwood

    Paperback (St. Martin's Griffin, Nov. 15, 2003)
    It's New Year's Eve in New York City. Your best friend died in September, you've been robbed twice, your girlfriend is leaving you, you've lost your job...and the only one left to talk to is the gay burglar you've got tied up in the kitchen... P.S. your cat is dead.An instant classic upon its initial publication, P.S. Your Cat is Dead received widespread critical acclaim and near fanatical reader devotion. The stage version of the novel was equally successful and there are still over 200 new productions of it staged every year. Now, for the first time in a decade, James Kirkwood's much-loved black humor comic novel of manners and escalating disaster returns to bewitch and beguile a new generation.
  • The Kingfisher First Animal Encyclopedia

    John Farndon, Jon Kirkwood

    Library Binding (Kingfisher, Sept. 15, 1998)
    A highly accessible reference for young children provides detailed, full-color illustrations and photographs of animals in a variety of settings, photographs of children interacting with animals, and examples of animal physiology.
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  • Cutaway Book: Firefighters

    Jon Kirkwood

    Hardcover (Copper Beech, Nov. 1, 1997)
    Describes various kinds of firefighting equipment, including fire trucks, fire boats, aerial platforms, and other emergency equipment
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  • Racing Cars

    Jon Kirkwood

    Hardcover (Copper Beech, April 1, 1998)
    Describes the cars used in Formula One, stock car, and drag racing and briefly discusses the development of racing cars
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  • Fantastic Cutaway: Giant Machines

    Jon Kirkwood

    Paperback (Copper Beech, Sept. 1, 1996)
    Captioned illustrations provide information about all kinds of vehicles, including cars, fire engines, trains, tanks, airplanes, and submarines.
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