Böcker av James Buckley Jr.

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!

A Kids’ Guide to the National Baseball Hall of Fame highlights the best and most memorable players with updated photos, fun facts, and stats for all young readers and baseball fans to enjoy.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame Collection - Revised and Updated celebrates members of the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame with stats, facts, rare photos, and objects from the game.

America’s Classic Ballparks takes you out to the ballgame with an interactive tour through America’s ballpark landmarks. Baseball parks are as American as apple pie and America’s Classic Ballparkscommemorates nine ballparks guaranteed to spark nostalgia for the old ball game. Featuring striking images, America’s Classic Ballparks offers a wealth of information on these beloved national landmarks. The iconic ballparks featured include: Ebbets Field Tiger Stadium Polo Grounds Original Yankee Stadium  Fenway Park Wrigley Field Dodger Stadium Oriole Park at Camden Yards Oracle Park  Reliving everything from opening day at Fenway Park to the top ten moments in Yankee stadium, ballpark enthusiasts will revel in stadium trivia and cherish the historic photographs found throughout these pages. Authored by prolific sportswriter James Buckley Jr., America’s Classic Ballparks is the perfect addition to any sports library.

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"A kid-friendly exploration of how math and statistics are used in baseball"--

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.

The must-have guidebook for young sports fans is back for its 10th year, with the latest news and features on the top athletes and sports moments from the past year.