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Alexander Hamilton by James Buckley; Charlotte Ager (Illustrator); Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Life Stories Ser.
In this kids' biography, discover the amazing life story of Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father of the United States whose strong personality and work as an American statesman made him an icon of history and popular culture.Alexander Hamilton is known not only for his political brilliance, but also fo ...Show more
Amelia Earhart: Pioneer of the Sky! (Show Me History!) by James Buckley, Jr.
Category: Children's | Series: Show Me History!
A fascinating and entertaining biography of Amelia Earhart, in graphic novel format. When Amelia Earhart became the first woman to make a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932, she immediately became an American icon and a subject of endless fascination for generations to come. In Amelia Earhar ...Show more
Book of Firsts: The Coolest, Biggest & Most Exciting First Facts You'll Ever Read! by James Buckley
Category: Children's Educational
Everything had to start somewhere. When was the first digital camera invented? When was the first photograph taken? Who invented toilet paper? When was the internet first put online? Find out the answers to these questions and many, many more: Who was Australias first astronaut? When was Australias firs ...Show more
Crazy for Science with Carmelo the Science Fellow by James Buckley
Category: Children's Non Fiction
Designed to encourage children's natural love of science from an early age, this book promotes scientific observation, exploration and analysis in a way that little kids can get excited about - through do-it-yourself experiments! Each chapter introduces a different branch of science, including biology, ...Show more
Football Atlas by James Buckley
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Amazing Adventures
A comprehensive exploration of football, covering players, teams, stadiums, and competitions through a mix of illustrations, photographs, maps, and diagrams. Follow the story of how football began, learn about World Cup winners, meet some of the top players, and discover amazing facts and figures in thi ...Show more
Frida Kahlo: The Revolutionary Painter! (Show Me History!) by James Buckley Jr.
Category: Art and Design | Series: Show Me History!
This kid-friendly biography of esteemed Mexican painter Frida Kahlo uses a graphic novel format to tell the true story of the woman who led an artistic revolution. After an accident at age 18 dashed her dream of attending medical school and becoming a doctor, Frida Kahlo turned to painting as a form of ...Show more
Gandhi: the Peaceful Protester! by James Buckley Jr.; Cassie Anderson (Illustrator)
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Show Me History! Ser.
Mahatma Gandhi inspired a nation and generations of social reformers with his emphasis on kindness and nonviolence--discover how one man changed the lives of millions in this illustrated and kid-friendly biography. This biography of Mahatma Gandhi is presented in a graphic novel format, making it acce ...Show more
Great Escapes #5: Terror in the Tower of London by W. N. Brown; James Bernardin (Illustrator); Michael Burgan; James Buckley Jr.
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Great Escapes Ser.
Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? The fifth installment in the Great Escapes series has arrived--perfect for fans of the I Survived series London, 1716. Lord William Nithsdale has been found guilty of treason after fighting alongside the other rebels ...Show more
Great Explorers (DK Readers Level 2) by James Buckley, Jr
Category: Children's | Series: DK Readers Level 2
Join the explorers and heroes that have dared to go where no-one has before. DK Reader Great Explorers is packed with fascinating facts about heroic explorers for kids just beginning to read fluently with support. From historical explorers such as Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus, to modern explorers ...Show more
Helen Keller: Inspiration to Everyone! by James Buckley Jr.; Caitlin Like (Illustrator)
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Show Me History! Ser.
A biography of deaf-blind social activist Helen Keller, told in graphic novel format. Helen Keller: Inspiration to Everyone tells the true story of one of history's most courageous and determined individuals. After becoming deaf and blind when she was 19 months old, Helen endured a childhood of fru ...Show more
It's a Numbers Game! Basketball: The Math Behind the Perfect Bounce Pass, the Buzzer-Beating Bank Shot, and So Much More! by James Buckley
Category: Non-Fiction
Why do NBA players only have 24 seconds to score a basket? What's the geometry behind making the perfect shot? Become a basketball pro and learn all about the numbers and math behind this popular sport. Numbers are everywhere in basketball--from the dimensions of the court to the points you can score to ...Show more