Books with author Sean O'donoghue

This book introduces readers to the Irish potato famine, a period when many Irish people were forced to make a decision: leave their homeland or starve. Readers will learn about the injustices the Irish faced in Ireland, as well as the challenges they faced when they reached the United States. The book also explains the success the Irish found after much hard work, and the legacy they left in America. Primary sources and vivid photographs illustrate captivating text to give readers a deep understanding of the subject. This book is an excellent supplement to social studies curricula and will provide a dynamic reading experience.

This book introduces readers to the Irish potato famine, a period when many Irish people were forced to make a decision: leave their homeland or starve. Readers will learn about the injustices the Irish faced in Ireland, as well as the challenges they faced when they reached the United States. The book also explains the success the Irish found after much hard work, and the legacy they left in America. Primary sources and vivid photographs illustrate captivating text to give readers a deep understanding of the subject. This book is an excellent supplement to social studies curricula and will provide a dynamic reading experience.

The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States and opened the nation to the West. This book follows the history and politics that led up to this momentous land deal. Readers will learn about important events that affected the purchase, from the French Revolution and rise of Napoleon Bonaparte to American westward expansion. Important figures include Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, Lewis and Clark, and Napoleon. Eye-catching visuals accompany accessible text to give students a deep understanding of the topic, while primary sources give a rich sense of historical context. Readers will love reliving Thomas Jeffersons successful presidency, and his greatest achievement, the Louisiana Purchase.

The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States and opened the nation to the West. This book follows the history and politics that led up to this momentous land deal. Readers will learn about important events that affected the purchase, from the French Revolution and rise of Napoleon Bonaparte to American westward expansion. Important figures include Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, Lewis and Clark, and Napoleon. Eye-catching visuals accompany accessible text to give students a deep understanding of the topic, while primary sources give a rich sense of historical context. Readers will love reliving Thomas Jefferson’s successful presidency, and his greatest achievement, the Louisiana Purchase.

Working with data is a foundational concept not only for mathematics, but for also understanding the world around us. Readers will gain exposure to principles of measurement, such as perimeter and area, and will also learn how to apply them to math operations. Engaging visuals help make math not only concrete, but also fun. Quilting is a fun hobby, and it’s a hands-on way to learn the basics of measuring area. This volume meets CCSS Math Standard 3.MD.C.6.

If you have ever played football, have a child that plays football or have been barmy enough to coach football, then this book is a must. It is the story of one man, a father, who volunteered to manage his sons’ local football team on the outskirts of Greater Manchester. A journey that takes him across rain soaked football pitches, with over bearing parents, unhappy substitutes, dictator like referees and penalty shoot-outs all in the course of their first season.Along with the ups and downs the team endures throughout the season, the book also exposes the ugly, more sinister side of our children's game, the relationship between players and parents, and uncovers the backlash when parents and coaches expectations collide. Offering an insight into the amount of work it takes to coach grass roots football and effect the coaching has on his private life. It uncovers an honest, humorous and sometimes poignant account of a man who just wants the best for his players. And as he says, we’ve had our chance, it’s their turn now...

Becca Green's life is almost perfect. She lives in the perfect town, has the perfect family, and the perfect friends. What's not so perfect is the trouble that Becca's unusually high IQ has gotten her into, trouble that still haunts her years later.Because of this, she avoids anyone she's attracted to like the plague. This includes the new guy in town. Jayden Wright is beyond gorgeous. Every girl in town fights for his attention, but he only has eyes for Becca. She can't resist those silver-blue eyes for long, but then Jayden starts making crazy accusations that force Becca to walk away.When her family is attacked, Becca has to decide whether or not to trust Jayden, especially when she learns the secret he’s been keeping. The attack also brings to light secrets that her family has tried to keep hidden from her, secrets that tear her perfect world apart. Both force Becca into the middle of a war, a war that has only just begun...This is book one of a four book series.