- Series
- | Authors
- | Book Release Calendar
- | Search |
- Genres
- | Newsletter
- Welcome to FictionDB, Guest
- | My Account
- | Help
John Lockyer
Books in Order: 42 titles
The book list is sorted in publication date order - newest first. You can sort the list by clicking on the Sort button. To see a simple list or a cover view list, click on the icons below.
-
The Bonza Beach Dig
There were prizes to be won. T-shirts, movie tickets, book vouchers, boat rides, computer games, surfing lessons, fishing trips at the Bonza Beach Dig. Team Turbo joined in the fun and caught a thief, too....
-
The Bull Rider
What sort of things does a person do if they are trying to be cool? Why do some people act this way? Can you tell about a time when you or somebody else was trying to be cool? What would you say to a friend who was doing this?...
-
Knights and Castles
Today, most castles are in ruins. Many of these once magnificent buildings were built on hilltops overlooking rivers, harbours and towns. In peacetime, castles were crowded, bustling communities. During wartime, they became safe strongholds for the p...
-
Smugglers' Tunnels
Places in the daytime are exactly the same at night. But in the dark, some places become scary because the light makes strange shadows and the sounds seem louder and closer. Can you think of a time when you were scared in the dark? This story happene...
-
Deep Down Underground
Coal is burned to make electricity. Iron is used to make steel. Electrical wiring is made from copper. Stone and sand are needed for building. These important materials and others like them make our lives easier, but they are not easy to get because ...
-
-
Undersea Exploration
The ocean we know the one we swim, fish and play in is very different from the deep water far from land. The deep ocean has no light, and the water pressure is so great it can shatter human bones! But that hasnt stopped explorers and inventors develo...
-
Basketball
Have you ever played or watched basketball? Is it a fast or slow ball game? What skills does a person need to play basketball? It is one of the most popular games in the world. You have to be fit and healthy to play the game. The best shooters are of...
-
Be Water Wise
We have all used water today. How did you use water? Water is precious. All the fresh water in the world has to be reused again and again. We must not waste it. What are some ways that people waste water? People who save water are water wise. How can...
-
Big Tunnels
Some tunnels are natural and some are built by people. Sometimes it is difficult to get from one place to another, so people have built tunnels. What are tunnels built through or under? Have you been through a tunnel? What does it feel like to be ins...
-
Communication
Communication means sharing information. Its easy for us to communicate with people who live close to us and with people who live far away. Communication was more difficult for people who lived long ago. Now we have many inventions which help us comm...
-
-
Making a Movie
Who likes going to the movies? What do you like best about the movies? Where do you watch movies? There are many important people in the movies. Can you name some? Have you ever wondered how movies are made? Lets find out....
-
New Energy
We use different kinds of energy every day to give power for cars and lights and factories. What else needs energy to make it work? For a long time, people have used fossil fuels found under the ground and the sea. Coal, oil and gas were formed from ...
-
Oodles of Noodles
Do you like noodles? They are a kind of pasta that is eaten in many parts of the world. What are noodles made from? Delicious meals are made using pasta. What do people use to eat noodles? Which noodle meal do you like best?...
-
Race to the Moon
Some races are just for fun, but there have been some important races. Who won the race to reach the South Pole? Who was first to climb to the top of the worlds highest mountain? Russia was the first country to send a man into Space, but who was firs...
-
Saving Tigers
What are some endangered animals? Tigers are in danger of becoming extinct. Extinct means gone forever. The tiger is one of the largest, quickest and fiercest animals in the world. It has only one real enemy. Do you know the tiger's enemy? How do you...
-
Skateboarding
Theres a lot more to riding a skateboard than just jumping on and whizzing along. Some skateboarders do special moves and tricks on their boards. Like surfers and skiers, they twist, turn, flip and jump. Skateboarders try not to fall off. Concrete is...
-
Skyscrapers
Why do people build skyscrapers? What would be best about living in a skyscraper? What wouldnt be so good? How many floors do you think a skyscraper must have? Why do you think these buildings are called skyscrapers?...
-
Aches and Pains
You already know that an owl is a wise animal, and that a snake can be charmed by music. You know how kangaroos move so far and so fast, and you know what sound mice make. But do you know about an animal called the laughing hyena? Its call sounds lik...
-
-
Animal Rescue
Sometimes animals are lost, sick, or injured. The animals can be pets, but they might also be wild animals. People who save these animals are very important. Some of them are experts, like vets and nurses, but many of them have no training at all. Th...
-
Exploring The Internet
The World Wide Web is also called the Internet. You can use it to find almost any kind of information. You get to the Internet through a computer. Have you found information on the Internet? How did you do it?...
-
First Flight
Every year, hundreds of millions of people travel by plane from one part of the world to another. Today people can eat, sleep, and watch movies on a plane. They can be in the air for hours. The first plane that ever flew had no cabin, no seats, two p...
-
The Rainforest
Our world needs rainforests. The plants in rainforests help to clean our air and replace the oxygen we breathe. Without rainforests our planet would die. In hot countries, they are called tropical rainforests. Do you know where in the world the rainf...
-
Rice is Nice
Do you eat rice sometimes? What do you eat with the rice? What do you use to eat it? Rice belongs to the grass family, and it is grown in many countries of the world. People eat many different rice meals. What is your favourite rice meal?...
-
Saving the Panda
Giant pandas belong to the bear family. They live only in China. They eat bamboo and they have a special pad on their front paws called a sixth finger. They use the finger to hold the bamboo. Why are giant pandas disappearing? Will they become extinc...
-
Arctic or Antarctic?
The Arctic and Antarctica are the wildest places on Earth. After millions of years, they have hardly changed. In the oceans, there are huge icebergs and tiny sea creatures. On the ice, there are polar bears, penguins and people. The Arctic and the An...
-
-
Building Big Bridges
People have always wanted to move from one place to another, so they have built bridges. Some bridges are natural and some are built by people. What are bridges built over? Have you crossed a bridge today? What did it go over? How are bridges built?...
-
Which Way Next?
What happens when you are not sure about which way to go? How do you find the right direction? What are some things you can use to help you find your way? A compass is useful if you are in the bush or at sea. What does it look like? Do you know the f...
