Olney, Ross R(obert)

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OLNEY, Ross R(obert)

OLNEY, Ross R(obert). Also writes as E. Price Olney. American, b. 1929. Genres: Children's non-fiction, Recreation, Sports/Fitness, Biography, Young adult non-fiction, Military/Defense/Arms control. Career: Reporter, Vida Newspaper; Columnist, The Reporter Newspaper. Publications: The Young Sportsman's Guide to Surfing, 1965; Americans in Space, 1966, 1971; The Young Sportsman's Guide to Water Safety, 1966; Daredevils of the Speedway, 1966; Light Motorcycle Riding, 1967; The Inquiring Mind: Astronomy, 1967; Sound All Around, 1967; The Story of Traffic Control, 1968; Let's Go Sailing, 1968; King of the Drag Strip, 1968; Internal Combustion Engines, 1969; The Inquiring Mind: Oceanography, 1969; Men Against the Sea, 1969; Tales of Time and Space, 1969; Great Moments in Speed, 1970; Kings of Motor Speed, 1970; Kings of the Surf, 1970; Great Dragging Wagons, 1970; The Incredible A. J. Foyt, 1970; The Indianapolis 500, 1970; Simple Gasoline Engine Repair, 1972; Air Traffic Control, 1972; Shudders, 1972; Drag Strip Danger, 1972; How To Keep Your Car Running, Your Money in Your Pocket, and Your Mind Intact!, 1973; Simple Bicycle Repair and Maintenance, 1974; (with R. Grable) The Racing Bugs: Formula Vee and Super Vee, 1974; Driving: How to Get a License and keep It, 1974; Motorcycles, 1974; (with P. Olney) Quick and Easy Magic Fun, 1974; Light Motorcycle Repair, 1975; Motorcycling, 1975; Photographing Action Sports, 1976; Simple Appliance Repair, 1976; Superstars of Auto-Racing, 1976; Gymnastics, 1976; Hang Gliding, 1976; How to Understand Soccer, 1976; Auto Racing's Young Lions, 1977; (with Chan Bush) Better Skateboarding for Boys and Girls, 1977; (with M.A. Duganne) How to Make Your Car Run Better, 1977; This Game Called Hockey, 1978; The Young Runner, 1978; A. J. Foyt, 1978; Illustrated Auto Racing Dictionary for Young People, 1978; Janet Guthrie, 1978; Modern Auto-Racing Superstars, 1978; Modern Racing Cars, 1978; (with C. Bush) Roller Skating, 1979; Tricky Discs, 1979; How to Understand Auto Racing, 1979; (with P. Olney) Magic, 1979; Out to Launch: Model Rockets, 1979; Modern Motorcycle Superstars, 1980; Auto Racing: Micro Style, 1980; (with C. Bush) Better Kite Flying for Boys and Girls, 1980; The Amazing Yo-Yo, 1980; Model Airplanes, R/C Style, 1980; The Young Bicyclist, 1980; Listen to Your Car, 1981; Farm Giants, 1982; Modern Speed Record Superstars, 1982; Windsurfing, 1982; Winners, 1982; Construction Giants, 1983; (with Pat Olney) Time, How to Have More of It, 1983; (with P. Olney) How Long?, 1984; The Farm Combine, 1984; Super-Champions of Auto Racing, 1984; Ocean-Going Giants, 1985; Car of the Future, 1986; The Shell Auto Car Guide, 1986; (with R.D. Olney) The Amazing Transistor, 1986; (with P. Olney) Imagining, 1987; (with P. Olney) Up Against the Law, 1987; The Disposable Camera Guide, 1993; Combat, He Wrote, 1994; Landmark Decisions: Furman v. Georgia, 1996; Lynn St. James, 1996; History of Auto Racing, 1997. Address: 2335 Sunset Dr, Ventura, CA 93001, U.S.A.