James Buckley
22) Dolphin dive
Author
Pub. Date
[2014?]
Language
English
Description
For developing readers, information about dolphins including their anatomy, diet, habitat, behavior, and more.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Meet the father of science fiction, Jule Verne. Born in France in 1828, Jules Verne always dreamed of adventure. At age 11, he snuck onboard a ship headed for the Indies only to be discovered by his father and have his dreams dashed. After his father made him swear to only travel "in his imagination," Verne kept his promise for the rest of his life. He began writing adventure stories as a young man and became a popular writer throughout France. Known...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
African American educator, author, speaker, and advisor to presidents of the United States, Booker Taliaferro Washington was the leading voice of former slaves and their descendants during the late 1800s. As part of the last generation of leaders born into slavery, Booker believed that blacks could better progress in society through education and entrepreneurship, rather than trying to directly challenge the Jim Crow segregation.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"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 Earhart: Pioneer of the Sky!, the story of the bold and daring aviator's life is presented in graphic novel format, with full-color illustrations and historically accurate details. From her hardscrabble childhood to her final flight--and...
35) Baseball
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Text and detailed photographs present the history, techniques, and interesting facts of baseball.
Author
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Based on the Guinness World records archive of things big and huge, the stories and color photos of these enormous subjects are made relevant by ratio comparisons, like "Two kids about 4 feet tall would be just a bit taller than Mr. Xi (World's Tallest Living Man)."
39) Roberto Clemente
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2001
Language
Español
Description
A biography of the Puerto Rican who became one of baseball's greatest rightfielders.