Bøger af Jonny Katz

The True Stories in This Book Cover Interesting People and Events in Popular Culture; Sports; Science, Medicine and Technology; and the News. The 1970s was a decade of turmoil, a decade of invention and a decade of change. The seventies saw a change in television from simple family sitcoms to shows with more socially conscious content like The Mary Tyler Moore Show, All in the Family, M*A*S*H, and The Jeffersons. During the decade, we saw a U.S. president resign to escape impeachment and the U.S. National Guard fire on students at Kent State University. Increasing awareness of problems caused by pollution led to the establishment of The Environmental Protection Agency. NASA continued to explore space. And video game addiction was upon us with the PONG game console. This book is full of interesting bits of information and stories about this fascinating time period. Some of the facts and names will be familiar to you; others may take you by surprise. Here are a Few of the Story Titles: "Houston, We've Had a Problem Here"Wrigley's Gum and the Bar Code EraNixon and Johnny CashWhen Talking Was EnoughSay Goodbye to the Café CoronaryBringing Perfection to the 1976 OlympicsThe Star Wars Franchise Begins (or shall we say, middles?" In the This and That Section you'll discover facts about other important events of the decade. How did nerds in the 1950s, 60's and 70's live past their teens?Who was Marty the Mouse Who Loved Marijuana?What Was the Missing Mail Mystery?Why Was the "Second Coming too late?What Inventions Came From the 1970s?What Product Was the First to Display the Fancy New Bar Code? The writer, Jonny Katz has also included a photo challenge. Can you name these celebrities from the 1970s? At the end of the book, you'll find some almanac information about each year from 1970-1979. Reading trivia and fact books comes with some amazing mental and social benefits: Improves Attention SpanEnhances MemoryHelps Retain Mental HealthReduces StressSharing Trivia Creates a Sense of Connectedness Buy this book now for yourself, a friend, or a loved-one. (You'll be glad you did.)

A New, Exciting Book of True Stories and Fascinating Facts all about the 1960s The True Stories in This Book Cover Interesting People and Events in Popular Culture; Sports; Science, Medicine and Technology; and the News. Here are a Few of the Story Titles: The Dictator Who Refused to Die"He Was a Friend of Mine"Machines Don't Keep Bankers' HoursNo Measly DiscoveryMovie Goers Say "Yes" to Dr. NoThe United States Says, "Zip It" In the This and That Section you'll discover facts about other important events of the decade. What invention replaced steel and saved lives?What does a department store have to do with Andy Warhol?Who was Mary Quant?What rock concert was billed as "Three Days of Music and Peace?What were Bravo Smokes and what did they taste like?What invention from the 1960s is still vital to computer users today?What was Echo 1?Who was the First American in Space? The writer, Jonny Katz has also included a photo challenge. Can you name these celebrities from the 1960s? At the end of the book, you'll find some almanac information about each year from 1960-1969. Reading trivia and fact books comes with some amazing mental and social benefits: Improves Attention SpanEnhances MemoryHelps Retain Mental HealthReduces StressSharing Trivia Creates a Sense of Connectedness Buy this book now for yourself, a friend, or a loved-one. (You'll be glad you did.)

A New, Exciting Book of True Stories and Fascinating Facts all about the 1950s The True Stories in This Book Cover Interesting People and Events in Popular Culture; Sports; Science, Medicine and Technology; and the News. Here are a Few of the Story Titles: The "Shot Heard 'Round the World"Are You or Have You Ever Been Senator Joe McCarthy?Big, Shiny, and ElectricWedding of the CenturyThe Cop Show that Started it AllMorey Bernstein's Quest In the This and That Section you'll discover facts about other important events of the decade. Whatever happened to the famous Hope Diamond?Who were the first nations in NATO?When was NASA established?What film earned Audrey Hepburn an Academy Award in 1954?What film won the Best Picture Oscar in 1953?What was "The Day the Music Died?Who was the "Greatest Swimmer of All Time? The writer, Jonny Katz has also included a photo challenge. Can you name these celebrities from the 1950s? At the end of the book, you'll find some almanac information about each year from 1950-1959. This book is presented in a large print font size (18 point), which makes it perfect for seniors, people with close-vision difficulty, or anyone who likes the relaxation offered by the larger font size. Reading trivia and fact books comes with some amazing mental and social benefits: Improves Attention SpanEnhances MemoryHelps Retain Mental HealthReduces StressSharing Trivia Creates a Sense of Connectedness Buy this book now for yourself, a friend, or a loved-one. (You'll be glad you did.)

Amuse your friends and family as you read, enjoy, and share the hundreds of fascinating facts found in this treasury of knowledge. Walk into any room and say the words, "Did you know...?" and see all eyes turn toward you.In "Now, That's Interesting" You'll Learn Fascinating Trivia and Humorous Facts About: Famous Military FailuresFun and Freaky HistoryFun and Funny FactsIt's about TimeMusical NotesPop CulturePresidential PetsAccidental DiscoveriesToying AroundWhere There's a Will(And lots more)This book is perfect for curious people of all ages.