Books written by John Bankston

Columbus Crew SC

The Columbus Crew has been around for as long as Major League Soccer.
Lois Lowry

Lois Lowry's first book, A Summer to Die, was published in 1977, when Lowry was a newly divorced, 40-year-old single mother.
Caring for My New Rabbit

Everything a youngster needs to know about owning and caring for a new rabbit is explained in this book including easy-to-understand instructions about daily care, cleaning, feeding and maintaining for one of most popular pets in North ...
The Life and Times of Duke Ellington

More than any other musician in the early twentieth century, Duke Ellington brought jazz into nightclubs and later into the living rooms of America.
We Visit Rwanda

The first thing many people think about when they think about Rwanda is the tragedy endured by its people in 1994.
Edward Teller and the Development of the Hydrogen Bomb

A biography of the Hungarian-born Jewish physicist whose work in developing the atomic and hydrogen bombs, as well as the weapons system known as the Stategic Defense Initiative, still generates controversy.
Exercising Better

There are so many reasons to exercise.
Nellie Bly: Journalist

Tells the story of a young woman from Pennsylvania who overcame social barriers and other challenges to become the successful and respected investigative reporter she had always dreamed of becoming.
Sikorsky S-92 Helicopter

There has never been a helicopter like the Sikorsky S-92. It can fly in the desert. It can fly in the ice. It is not only the fastest helicopter, it will soon be used by the U.S. President.
Green Anacondas

Young kids have always had a fascination with snakes. Kids will learn everything there is to know about green anacondas. Includes fabulous two-page full-color spreads of the most popular snakes from around the world.
Caring for My New Guinea Pig

They like to be held. They usually don't bite. And they can even whistle. Guinea pigs only sleep a few hours a day. So, they might keep you up with their playtime. If you are thinking about bringing home a guinea pig, this guide can help.
Caring for My New Parakeet

Parakeets are a favorite bird for a reason.
Orlando City SC

When Orlando City SC began as a Major League Soccer team, it already had lots of fans.
Le'Veon Bell

Le_Veon Bell faced some tough challenges.
Kevin Durant

Profiles the life of the professional basketball player and discusses his college and professional career.
Black Bart (Bartholomew Roberts)

Could a headless body actually swim around a ship three times? Science tells us this is preposterous.But many gray areas exist between the simple fact that Blackbeard was an actual person and the absurd idea that he was superhuman.
Caring for My New Ferret

Ferrets can make great pets for the right owner because they are affectionate, friendly, and fun to watch.
Electric Trains and Trolleys (1880-present)

Traveling through enclosed tunnels or past the tall buildings of cities, the smoke from steam engines could be dangerous, even deadly. The story of electric trains is the story of the search for a better way.
Heath Ledger

Looks at the personal life and career of Australian actor Heath Ledger, who achieved international fame and became a millionaire at the age of twenty-one for his starring role in "A Knight's Tale."
Caring for My New Mouse

Thinking of getting a mouse?