Most Popular Books by James Buckley

An introduction to daily life aboard the International Space Station.

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.

The story of a department-store trainee who became the richest man in America and owner of the biggest retail store in the world: Walmart. Sam Walton used the money he earned in the army, along with some financial help from his family, to open his first store. Then he opened fourteen more. Then Sam had an even bigger idea. He wanted to build large stores in small towns and reduce the price of everything they stocked. Although other businessmen and potential partners laughed at him, this entrepreneur with humble beginnings used his resourcefulness to create Walmart, which would become the largest company in the world.

Describes Spider-Man''s super powers, from web-slinging and wall-crawling to the mysterious "spider sense." Includes facts about spiders.

Long acknowledged as the most comprehensive and authoritative book in its field, The Business of Shipping describes and analyzes the shipping business as it exists today. Essential to professionals who are specialists in one branch of the business, but only marginally knowledgeable about its other aspects, it will also familiarize newcomers to the industry with the many facets of the shipping enterprise and the international movement of cargo, and can serve as the basic volume for any course in marine transportation. While a good deal of the material from the seventh edition has been retained, new information has been added to reflect the recent developments in the industry. This text is indispensable for all maritime academies and professionals. of additional glossary terms.

Going, going, gone! Hit a homer with these super stories of Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, and Ken Griffey, Jr.

Photographs and text, including tips from professional players, show how to warm up, select the right equipment, and play baseball.

Introduces the four teams that since 2002 are the American Football South Conference of the National Football League.

A collection of photographs which help chronicle the history of baseball, profiling the game''s players, teams, coaches, fans, and historic moments.

Red Sox vs. Yankees -- United States vs. USSR -- Army vs. Navy -- Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier -- Ohio State vs. Michigan -- Duke vs. UNC -- Alabama vs. Auburn -- USC vs. Notre Dame -- Dodgers vs. Giants -- Harvard vs. Yale -- Bears vs. Packers -- Richard Petty vs. David Pearson -- Affirmed vs. Alydar -- Lakers vs. Celtics -- Chris Everet vs. Marina Navratilova -- Lance Armstrong vs. Jan Ullrich -- Cubs vs. Cardinals -- Rangers vs. Islanders -- Jack Nicklaus vs. Arnold Palmer -- Bjorn Borg vs. John McEnroe -- Redskins vs. Cowboys -- Seabiscuit vs. War Admiral -- The ice wars : Debi Thomas vs. Katarina Witt & Michelle Kwan vs. Irina Slutskaya -- Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield -- Jeff Gordon vs. Dale Earnhart, Sr. & Jr.

Examines stock-car racing applied to NASCAR regulations.

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 include: - Winners of the Victoria Cross - Canadian Prime Ministers - Most popular Canadian kids'' shows - Weird Canadian place names - Winners of the Governor General''s Award for Children''s Literature - Stanley Cup winning NHL teams - Canadian highway facts - Canada''s most popular pets - Key moments in Canadian history

Examines sports in the twentieth century, from the early days of professional leagues to modern championships, and discusses the impact of sports on the social and cultural history of the United States.

Introduces the best and most popular figure skaters in competition today, including the top mens'' and ladies'' individual skaters, pair skaters, and ice dancers.

"When he was just twelve years old, Cristiano Ronaldo was recruited to play professional soccer for a team in Portugal, 600 miles from his island home on Madeira. For the next twenty years, Cristiano would prove to the world that he is one of the greatest to ever play the game. Author James Buckley Jr. takes readers through each exciting moment--from his first championship with Manchester United to each of his five Ballon D''or award-winning seasons--all the milestones throughout Cristiano Ronaldo''s legendary career"--

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!