Books with author Paul D Jackson

On October 4, 1957, as Leave It to Beaver premiered on American television, the Soviet Union launched the space age. Sputnik, all of 184 pounds with only a radio transmitter inside its highly polished shell, became the first man-made object in space; while it immediately shocked the world, its long-term impact was even greater, for it profoundly changed the shape of the twentieth century. In Sputnik, Paul Dickson chronicles the dramatic events and developments leading up to and emanating from Sputnik's launch. Supported by groundbreaking, original research and many recently declassified documents, Sputnik offers a fascinating profile of the early American and Soviet space programs and a strikingly revised picture of the politics and personalities behind the facade of America's fledgling efforts to get into space.

This fun-packed box contains two books; one with 9 origami action designs to make and play with and one with 12 paper planes to make and fly. Each exciting paper project comes complete with easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams. Includes colored paper and colorful stickers to make your creations come to life! Paul Jackson, the world famous paper-folder, explains everything you need to know to create these incredible action designs.

We all know how hard it is to deal with the loss of a loved one. There are often great events, photos, smells, and emotions that send you down memory lane. Children have their own way of dealing with this loss. In Fridays Are for Flowers you will witness a very special relationship between a little girl and her grandpa. As she shares their adventures throughout the week, you can see that the love she has for him only grows stronger. The understanding she develops through a tragic event doesn't affect her ability to remember the moments she cherishes the most. Fridays may be for flowers but Fridays mean so much more to the heart and soul of this little girl.

Teenage angst pulses through the hallways of Lansford High School. A girl in the 10th grade is looking to work her way up the social ladder - and devises a plan to win over her fellow student body. With the help of her best friend Brenda, Angela Levinson is dead set to become the highlight of her party...at any cost!Contact the author via E-mail at wildali@hotmail.com!