Books with author Robert Jackson

You are holding a ticket to one of the largest and most magnificent celebrations of all time -- the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair! For seven months nearly twenty million visitors from around the globe flooded the fairgrounds of Forest Park. Many explored the twelve mammoth palaces (made of plaster and horsehair!), which showcased amazing exhibits. Others enjoyed watching the first Olympic Games in the United States, keeping cool all summer with a new treat that became an instant hit -- the ice-cream cone. And everyone loved viewing all 1275 acres of fairgrounds from atop the 265-foot Ferris wheel. Robert Jackson describes the planning, building, events, and memory of a fair that enthralled millions with its magic. In fascinating detail, he captures the energy and imagination of turn-of-the-century America, when fairgoers begged friends and family to meet them in St. Louis.

A Kid's Guide to Hawaii takes young readers (ages 9-12) on an exciting and colorful adventure to amazing Hawaii, the 50th state of the United States, where they learn about the state’s history, culture, wildlife, and more. Designed primarily for recreational, high-interest reading, the book is also a great resource for students to use to research geography topics or writing assignments. It is one in a series of books about countries and cultures around the world published by Curious Kids Press. Other books in the series feature Ancient Egypt, Australia, China, Costa Rica, England, France, Kenya, Puerto Rico, South America, and Thailand.

Learn the Ancient Legends of the Iconic Viking People!#1 Best Seller! - Now in paperback!★★★ Read this book for FREE on Kindle Unlimited - Download Now! ★★★Take an exciting ride back in time!Do you want to know more about Thor, Odin, and Loki? Are you interested in the goddesses Frigg, Idun, and Freyja? Would you like to know more about how this fascinating culture viewed the world?If so, then Viking Mythology: Ancient Myths, Gods and Warriors is the book for you!Do you wonder if what popular culture says about the Vikings is really true? Did they really wear horns on their helmets and wave big axes?This interesting book not only explains the myths created by the Viking culture, it also debunks many myths that have grown up around these unique and fascinating people. You'll be amazed by the truth of Viking life!Viking Mythology: Ancient Myths, Gods and Warriors is available for Download Now.Here's a preview of what you can learn from this book:"The most famous members of the Vanir was the goddess Freyja who was the very symbolism of beauty, sexuality, love, fertility, and strangely death. It is odd that the goddess of fertility is also the goddess of death. Download Viking Mythology: Ancient Myths, Gods and Warriors Now for Instant Reading by Scrolling Up and Clicking the "Buy" Button.Enjoy your journey into the ancient lore of a culture that shaped the world!Happy reading!Don't miss this thrilling and interesting opportunity to travel in time and fantasy! Download your copy today!.

Explore the Rich Mythology of Ancient Greece - Now in Paperback!***Read this book for FREE on Kindle Unlimited - Download Now!***New content added at no additional cost!Have you always wondered why so many people are fascinated with the Greek Gods? Would you like to know more about these remarkable stories? Do you want to be able to share these tales with your friends - and understand others' references to them? If so, then Greek Gods is the book for you! Greek Gods is available for Download Now. You will learn about the primordial deities that created the universe, and the famous Titans of old. You will also discover the Olympian gods, and learn some of their many legends!These stories will help you understand how the Ancient Greeks looked at the world. These tales of life, death, and epic struggle can inspire you, as they have so many throughout history. You'll learn how modern morality has been shaped by these stories of love, hate, passion, betrayal, and power.Download Greek Gods Now for Instant Reading by Scrolling Up and Clicking the Buy Button Develop a deep understanding and knowledge of Ancient Greek mythology. What are you waiting for? Get started today!INCLUDES BONUS CHAPTER: HORUS - WHY THE EGYPTIAN GOD MATTERS.

Book 1On the 4th December 2017, an alien force attacked the Earth. Over the following five days, the entire human race was enslaved, and any resistance was met with death. Earth's only survivor - the first and only Artificial Intelligence ever created by man.4000 years later, Adam 359 emerges from his birthing pod, programmed and ready to begin working for his alien masters. Deep within the mine, a chance encounter convinces him there's more to life than slavery.Meanwhile, back on Earth, the Artificial Intelligence prepares for the return of a legend long forgotten, a legend that could unite humanity and save the galaxy...

Greek Mythology Guide#1Best Seller!Get ready to get lost in the sands of time and be transported into the ancient Greek Pantheon to witness the power of the gods!Guide To Ancient Greece, Titans, Greek Gods, Zeus and More!Learn About...Primordial Deities AetherAnankeChaosChronosErebusErosGaeaPontusUranusand more!Olympian GodsAphroditeApolloAresAthenaArtemisHadesHestiaZeusand more!The TitansAtlasCronusEosHyperionMetisMnemosynePhoebePrometheusand more!HeroesAtlantaHeraclesPerseusTheseusand more!CreaturesAsh Tree NymphsCerberusCyclopesGiantsMedusaPegasusand more!Don't miss this amazing journey through Greek Mythology!Download NOW to experience an adventure or myth, folklore and fun!

With fewer than 4,000 graduates over 92 years, Western Military Academy in Alton, Illinois educated more than ten general officers, a governor of Illinois, Thomas Hart Benton the artist, William Paley founder of CBS, Butch O’Hare World War II’s first Navy Ace and Medal of Honor winner for whom Chicago’s international airport is named and General Paul Tibbets who led the first B-17 bombing missions over German occupied Europe and as pilot of the B-29 Enola Gay dropped the first atomic bomb on Japan to help end World War II . This book is more than about bricks and mortar or the success of Western Military Academy graduates. It is a story of how private military school education developed in America and the character of the men (and today, women) that education can develop. For those wanting an insight into what it is like to go to a military school like Western Military Academy and what character it produces in its graduates, this book will give a look into that world

No Ordinary Family is a story, a true story, about young girls that came together and played softball as a team called the Arkansas Playmakers. I had a fellow author read an early copy before it was sent to the publisher. I asked him to look it over and then get back to me with ways the manuscript could be improved. He had many good ideas, and I hope I was able to implement them to his satisfaction. However, he had one question? Were these girls real? Yes. "Their names, too" he asked. Yes. The story is real, and unlike "Dragnet" the names were not changed. I did not know what I was getting myself into when I chose this assignment; but, I hope everyone that reads this book will come to understand that not everything has to be a soap opera or a world of drama queens. There are parents that coach hard, but remain parents and see the world as one of many colors not just black and white where winning is everything. Fortunately for the Arkansas Playmakers, the parents and the girls have come together to form a unique family that lives, loves, plays and enjoys life together. This book is their story. It is a story of a brother and a sister, girls that came together to form a team but eventually became sisters first and foremost, the bond between softball fathers and their softball daughters and what makes a team a championship team (on and off the field). It is about how a team became part of a small, rural community in the southeastern corner of Arkansas. I hope those that read this book, find it enjoyable and worth your time and effort.