James Buckley Libros

The MLB Readers give them exactly what they want: cool photographs and amazing facts to encourage reading. Are three of the greatest shortstops in baseball history playing right now? Read their stories and find out! These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.

Through true stories of life-threatening encounters with animals, this level 4 reader helps you discover which are the deadliest and how to avoid them. Including statistics and photography, it offers narratives for children who are now reading alone.

More than 250 amazing lists of fun facts and weird trivia! The Scholastic Canada Book of Lists is a feast both for children who devour facts and for those who like to read in small bites. Kids, parents and teachers will marvel at the enormous amount of fascinating trivia and useful information packed into this new edition, which has been updated and revised specifically for the Canadian market. Each page contains a list that covers a specific aspect of history, social studies, geography, climate, math, science, language arts, pop culture, animals, or the arts.A fresh, kid-friendly design and humorous illustrations will appeal to children, whether they are browsing for their own entertainment or using the index to get some quick homework help. The Scholastic Canada Book of Lists is great tool for developing a child's love of learning and reading. Looking for a laugh? Check out "Weird Laws." Need to gross out your friends? Try looking up "Gross Stuff People Eat." Want your parents to think you're doing your homework? Turn to the list of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World." There are even pages where you can create your own lists! Canadian lists

Learn all the ins and outs of baseball and become a "baseball information guru" with this unique visual reference.

An introduction to the most famous pirate in history.

Packed with statistics, both well known and little known facts, and hundreds of full-color photographs, this ultimate quiz book has been updated to include the last two seasons, and includes top 10 lists on Major League Baseball, college, minor leagues, stadiums, fans, and more.

Growing up the youngest of seven children in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente had a talent for baseball. His incredible skill soon got him drafted into the big leagues where he spent 18 seasons playing right field for the Pittsburgh Pirates.  Who Was Roberto Clemente?  tells the story of this remarkable a twelve-time All-Star, World Series MVP, and the first Latin American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

More than 100 Pages Filled with Riveting Facts on Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees with Information That Will Never Go Out of Date Basketball Hall of Famers is an exciting sports biography series that provides an in-depth look at some of the greatest all-around players the hardwood has ever seen, with information that will never go out of date. Absorbing accounts of their lives, featuring highlights from each player's childhood to his professional NBA career and beyond, are profiled. Young people of all ages will find themselves attracted to these colorful books that are overflowing with action photographs of the stars at their best.

Focusing on a range of sports, this engaging reference book for children covers both team and individual activities. It introduces young readers to popular sports such as football, baseball, basketball, and gymnastics, as well as individual pursuits like tennis, archery, diving, and track and field events. The lively presentation makes it accessible and enjoyable for younger audiences, fostering an interest in physical activities and sportsmanship.

Featuring the year's most thrilling sports events, this book offers fresh coverage of 2023's highlights across various sports, including baseball, basketball, football, and soccer. It provides an engaging look at top athletes, making it an ideal read for both avid sports fans and newcomers. The content is designed to captivate young readers, ensuring they stay connected to the excitement of the sports world.