Books written by John Bankston

Willem Einthoven and the Story of Electrocardiography

Profiles nineteenth- to early twentieth-century cardiologist Willem Einthoven and discusses how he came to develop the electrocardiogram.
Henry Ford and the Assembly Line

Examines the life and accomplishments of Henry Ford who, among other things, is credited with inventing the assembly line, which changed not only the automotive industry but all industries.
Ben Stiller

A biography of the actor, writer, filmmaker, and director, Ben Stiller.
Nelly

Provides a biography of the rapper known as Nelly, discussing his younger years, career, and future.
Alicia Keys

A biography of the young Grammy award-winning singer.
Juan Bautista de Anza

A biography of explorer Juan Bautista de Anza, who established a land route between Mexico and California and became governor of New Mexico.
Shirley Temple

Focuses on the acting career of one of America's best known child stars, Shirley Temple.
Jessica Simpson

Recounts the life and career of a Baptist minister's daughter who got her start singing gospel, and is determined to remain true to her principles now that she has become a pop singer.
Alyssa Milano

Offers information about the actress who grew up in Brooklyn and found fame as Samantha on the television series "Who's the Boss."
Inhalants = Busted!

Includes the history of inhalants, how it affects the body and how you know when you become an addict.
Jack London

Looks at the life and works of the author known for his adventure stories, including "Call of the Wild."
Japanese Bullet Train

In Japan, the high-speed train may not be faster than a speeding bullet, but it's close. Traveling at almost 200 mph, the bullet train speeds across the country and helped cities grow.
Missy Elliott

Discusses the life and career of hip-hop singer Missy Elliott.
Michael J. Fox

Discusses the life, work, and childhood of actor Michael J. Fox, and includes information about his battle with Parkinson's disease.
Mandy Moore

Recounts the life and career of the young singer and actress who knew what she wanted to do from the time she saw a performance of "Oklahoma" when she was six years old.
Day by Day with Chloë Moretz

Traces the life, career, and charity work of the actress, who starred as Angie Steadman in "Diary of a Wimpy Kid."
Joseph Lister and the Story of Antiseptics

Presents the life and work of Scottish surgeon Joseph Lister, whose pioneering discovery of antiseptics altered the field of surgery.
F. Scott Fitzgerald

Tells about the life of the author who wrote "The Great Gatsby" and defined the Jazz Age, and includes comments about the inspirations for his writings, background information on other people and the times, and a time line.
San Jose Earthquakes

The Earthquakes are an original.
Chicago Fire

The Fire lived up to their name.