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Books with author Jr. James Buckley

  • Scholastic Year in Sports 2013

    James Buckley Jr.

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Dec. 1, 2012)
    Scholastic is bringing you the latest stats and hottest stars of the 2013 year in sports!This must-have sports almanac will tell kids everything they want and need to know about the previous year in sports. Relive the year's most thrilling moments and championships and meet the top athletes and legends, along with predictions for the coming year. Includes fabulous full-color photographs throughout from major sports like basketball, baseball, football, and hockey, to golf, tennis, cycling, auto racing, action sports, and more!
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  • DK Readers L2: Great Explorers

    James Buckley

    eBook (DK Children, Jan. 9, 2018)
    Discover the stories of explorers-the most ancient to the modern day, from the deepest depths of the ocean to the highest mountains in the world.In this book you'll find true stories about Marco Polo's Silk Road, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's conquest of Everest, and Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong's trip to the moon, and much more. Learn all about the explorers who discovered the unknown and made the world the place we know today.Perfect for 5- to 7-year-olds beginning to read fluently with support, Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams and activities.
  • Bonnie and Clyde

    James Buckley Jr.

    Paperback (Aladdin, April 3, 2018)
    Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it takes to be considered two of the worst figures in history, with the third book in this nonfiction series that focuses on the most despicable historical figures.Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow are possibly the most famous and most romanticized criminals in American history. When the police found photos of them posing with guns and goofing around, they became media darlings. However, their fame was short-lived, and their lives would end in a violent police ambush. Because the reality was very different. During their 1930s crime spree, the two young Texans and the rest of their gang lived a vicious life filled with narrow escapes, bungled robberies, injuries, and murders. And they weren’t the only gangsters operating at the time. Criminals like Al Capone, Charles “Pretty Boy” Floyd, and “Ma” Barker grabbed their own share of headlines, but in the end it was Bonnie and Clyde who really captured the public’s imagination. A lot of that was because of Bonnie herself. The cute, blonde criminal was unique at the time. There is no question that their story continues to fascinate writers, musicians, visual artists, and filmmakers. But is that fascination justified? Or are we confusing the movie images with reality and ignoring the ugly truth of their story?
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  • Michael Collins: Discovering History's Heroes

    James Buckley Jr.

    Paperback (Aladdin, Aug. 27, 2019)
    Jeter Publishing presents the second nonfiction biography in a brand-new series that celebrates men and women who altered the course of history often without recognition. On July 16, 1969, a Gemini rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Previous launches had focused on getting astronauts into space, docking two spacecraft, and even walking in space, but this mission was different. Apollo 11 was designed to land two astronauts on the moon and then bring them back to Earth. Four days later, two astronauts, Neal Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, did walk on the moon. But did you know that there were actually three astronauts aboard the rocket on July 16? Michael Collins didn’t get to walk on the Moon, but his contribution is just as important as Armstrong and Aldrin’s. Prior to joining NASA, Collins was in the Air Force and flew fighter jets. After joining NASA, he made two trips into space, performing one of the first EVAs or Extravehicular activities (in other words, walking in space) as well as making that trip to the moon. Collins continued to contribute even after leaving the space program. He took a job in the State Department and even served as director of the National Air & Space Museum and as undersecretary of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. He may not have walked on the moon, but he’s one of only twenty-four people to travel there. In fact, without Michael Collins, that first moon landing might never have happened.
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  • Scholastic Ultimate Guide to Baseball

    Jr. Buckley, James

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, March 1, 2010)
    A collection of fun facts about baseball.
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  • Spacesuits

    James Buckley Jr.

    Paperback (Penguin Young Readers, June 20, 2017)
    What does an astronaut wear to work? Find out in this space-age Penguin-Smithsonian reader!If you're going to orbit the Earth, moonwalk, or float in space, you need the right outfit. From helmet to space boots, every part of an astronaut's spacesuit is designed for survival. This reader, developed with Smithsonian's popular Air and Space Museum, provides a close look at the suits, boots, helmets, gloves, and other gear astronauts have worn into space, from the early days of space exploration to the present-day.
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  • Who Was Seabiscuit? by James Buckley

    James Buckley Jr.

    Paperback Bunko (Grosset & Dunlap, March 15, 1858)
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  • Scholastic Ultimate Guide to Football

    Jr. Buckley, James

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, March 1, 2010)
    A series that offers facts about two of the most popular sports in the United States -- baseball and football -- presented in easy-to-grab, cool-to-browse, fun-to-read style, every page filled with information, anecdotes, stats, trivia and slang that are sure to interest fans of these sports.
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  • Curious About Pluto

    James Buckley Jr.

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, June 14, 2016)
    Hello, Pluto!What’s cold, dark, far away, and has a “heart” one thousand miles wide? Pluto! In this highly-visual Smithsonian book, kids can check out exciting information and sensational photographs transmitted by the New Horizons spacecraft on its historic fly-by of the distant and mysterious dwarf planet.
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  • Scholastic Discover More Reader Level 2: Dolphin Dive

    James Buckley Jr.

    Paperback (Scholastic Reference, March 25, 2014)
    A level 2 reader in the Scholastic Discover More program. This book combines appealing natural history facts about dolphins' anatomy and life cycle with new information about their behavior. There are charming stories about how dolphins interact just like little kids do--caring, sharing, and sometimes disagreeing! A free downloadable digital book features fun text-based questions and activities, plus audio and video enhancements. Vetted by an editorial board including Common Core Standards experts.
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  • Scholastic Year In Sports 2016

    Jr. Buckley, James

    Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Nov. 24, 2015)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. For sports fans everywhere, the 2016 edition of Year in Sports features full-color action photographs throughout, completely updated facts and stats, and a colorful interior design. Featuring info about all of the top athletes, championships, and legends from the major and secondary sports.
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  • DK Biography: Pele

    James Buckley

    Hardcover (DK Children, July 30, 2007)
    DK's acclaimed Biography line shines the spotlight on soccer player Pele. Includes detailed sidebars, handy vocabulary, and a visual timeline. Supports the Common Core State Standards.
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