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James Buckley is the author of Fearless Firsts: Geniuses Who Changed How We Live (2026), A Bat Boy's Day (2005), Bonnie and Clyde (2018), Fearless Firsts: Artists Who Changed Entertainment (2025), Celebrate Myself (2006).

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Fearless Firsts: Geniuses Who Changed How We Live

release date: Apr 07, 2026
Fearless Firsts: Geniuses Who Changed How We Live
Celebrate 50+ geniuses who broke barriers, took risks, and changed our world forever! While these scientists, engineers, and more came from different backgrounds and overcame unique struggles, they had one thing in common: they would not take "You can't" for an answer. With a don't-give-up attitude, these fearless firsts fought for what they believed in and created a better world for all of us. In this book, you'll read about people you might have heard of before, like George Washington Carver and Amelia Earhart. You'll also discover the first scientists to figure out how dinosaurs went extinct, the man who brought the yo-yo to the U.S., and the first blind person to use sound to study space. You'll meet the first American woman to program a computer, the first Black person to earn a patent, and the first Latina to be the U.S. Surgeon General. By the time you're done reading, you'll be inspired to stay curious, solve hard problems, and be fearless in whatever you do!

A Bat Boy's Day

release date: Jan 01, 2005
A Bat Boy's Day
Takes readers through the day of the Anaheim Angels' batboy.

Bonnie and Clyde

release date: Apr 03, 2018
Bonnie and Clyde
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?

Fearless Firsts: Artists Who Changed Entertainment

release date: May 06, 2025
Fearless Firsts: Artists Who Changed Entertainment
Celebrate 50+ artists who broke barriers, took risks, and changed the world of entertainment forever! While these creatives came from different backgrounds and overcame unique struggles, they had one thing in common: they would not take "You can't" for an answer. With a don't-give-up attitude, these fearless firsts fought for what they believed in and created a better artistic world. In this book, you'll read about very famous entertainers, like Taylor Swift and Oprah Winfrey. You'll also discover the first Asian American comic book writer and the first runway model in a wheelchair. You'll meet the world's first modern graffiti artist, the first Black man to host a TV series, and the first Indigenous American Oscar winner. Beyond individuals, you'll learn about important groups, like the East West Players and the Hamilton cast. By the time you're done reading, whether you see yourself as an artist or not, you'll be inspired to stay optimistic, fight against injustice, and be fearless in whatever you set your mind to!

Celebrate Myself

release date: Jan 01, 2006
Celebrate Myself
"Celebrate Myself," penetrates the hallowed halls of business school academia to reveal a simmering world of unbridled lust and unchecked ambition. When tragedy strikes during a riotous evening on the town, the students' entangled lives become irreversibly altered. Amidst the recrimination and despair surrounding unfolding events, powerful lessons are learned that could never be taught in any classroom.

Soccer Atlas

release date: Jun 15, 2021
Soccer Atlas
In this follow-on to Space Atlas (QED, 2018) and Ocean Atlas (QED 2020), readers will be taken on a journey across the globe and onto the soccer field to learn about the world of soccer.

Frida Kahlo: The Revolutionary Painter!

release date: Sep 14, 2021
Frida Kahlo: The Revolutionary Painter!
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 therapy. Over the next few years, she developed an introspective and surrealist style that soon became a sensation in the art world. By incorporating aspects of Mexican folk art with deeply personal themes, Kahlo’s paintings revolutionized not only Mexican art but the very essence of what art could be. Frida Kahlo: Revolutionary Painter! is a biography of this groundbreaking artist, told in a full-color graphic novel format that will appeal to a wide audience.

The Moon

release date: Jan 05, 2016
The Moon
Check out the moon—in all its phases—in this new Level 4 Penguin-Smithsonian nonfiction reader. There are myths about it. Men have landed on it. Just about everybody has gazed at it in wonder. But what is the moon? Where did it come from? What’s it made of? Find out in this lively reader about the celestial body that’s so familiar and yet so mysterious.

Neil Armstrong: First Man on the Moon!

release date: Aug 03, 2021
Neil Armstrong: First Man on the Moon!
"He took the most famous step in history, but his path leading to that step was almost as fantastic. A true man of the sky, he piloted aircraft of all sorts before training to become the most well-known astronaut. Take one giant step into history with the incredible story of Neil Armstrong"--

1,001 Facts about Hitters

release date: Jan 01, 2004
1,001 Facts about Hitters
Thousands of fascinating facts and 50 player profiles in each book bring hitters and pitchers to life, detailing all the action of the greatest careers in baseball.

Scholastic Year in Sports 2021

release date: Dec 01, 2020
Scholastic Year in Sports 2021
The ultimate book for young sports fans is back with the past year's top sports stories, including the biggest wins from the thrilling Tokyo Summer Olympics and Paralympics. Look back on another year in sports with Scholastic, featuring exciting and all-new coverage for 2021. Dive into the action of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics and relive the most glorious moments of every sports season with colorful photographs, brand-new graphics and stats, and special features on returning and rising stars.Get up close and personal with the top athletes in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, and more in this perfect book for sports fanatics and newbies alike.

DK Life Stories Jesse Owens

release date: Oct 20, 2020
DK Life Stories Jesse Owens
Jesse Owens is one of the most famous athletes of all time, but he experienced discrimination throughout his athletic career, such as having to stay at a different hotel from his teammates because of the color of his skin. However, he went on to win four gold medals at the Berlin 1936 Olympic Games. This biography charts the major events of Jesse's life, from his childhood growing up on a farm in Alabama before his family moved to Ohio in search of better opportunities, to the beginning of his running career and years as a world record-breaking student athlete while working part-time jobs, all the way to the Olympics and beyond.

Life in the Pits

release date: Aug 01, 2002
Life in the Pits
Learn second by second what goes on inside the pits.

Play Ball!

release date: Jan 01, 2002
Play Ball!
Photographs and text, including tips from professional players, show how to warm up, select the right equipment, and play baseball.

Baseball, a Celebration!

release date: Jan 01, 2001
Baseball, a Celebration!
A pictorial history of baseball and its famous players covers the earliest professional game, the introduction of the World Series, the affect of World War II on the sport, and the present day home-run race.

AFC North

release date: Aug 01, 2005
AFC North
Introduces the four teams that since 2002 are the American Football North Conference of the National Football League.

Let's Go to the Ballpark

release date: Jan 01, 2005
Let's Go to the Ballpark
Join Matt, Kelly, and Dad on a trip to Dodger Stadium for a baseball game.
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