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James Buckley Jr.

Author of Who Was Milton Hershey?

218 Works 9,521 Members 63 Reviews

About the Author

Includes the names: James Buckley Jr., James Jr. Buckley, BUCKLEY JR. JAMES, James Buckley Jr Jr.

Series

Works by James Buckley Jr.

Who Was Milton Hershey? (2013) 727 copies, 11 reviews
Who Were the Wright Brothers? (2014) 618 copies, 7 reviews
Who Was Blackbeard? (2015) 585 copies, 2 reviews
Things That Go! (Scholastic Discover More Readers) (2013) 489 copies
Who Was Betsy Ross? (2014) 379 copies, 2 reviews
Who Was Muhammad Ali? (2014) 370 copies, 1 review
Who Was Jesse Owens? (2015) 353 copies, 8 reviews
Who Is Pele? (Who Was?) (2018) 286 copies, 2 reviews
Who Was Roberto Clemente? (2014) 284 copies, 1 review
Who Are Venus and Serena Williams? (2017) 284 copies, 3 reviews
Who Was Ernest Shackleton? (2013) 237 copies, 1 review
Who Was Seabiscuit? (2015) 225 copies
Who Were the Navajo Code Talkers? (2021) 205 copies, 1 review
Who Was Jules Verne? (2016) 196 copies
Scholastic Book Of Lists (New And Updated) (2006) 173 copies
Spiderman's Amazing Powers (DK Readers: Level 4) (2001) 173 copies
Who Was Booker T. Washington? (2018) 144 copies
Football (Eyewitness Books) (1999) 143 copies, 2 reviews
Space Heroes (DK Readers: Level 3) (2004) 135 copies, 1 review
MLB Home Run Heroes (DK Readers: Level 3) (2001) 126 copies, 1 review
DK Readers: MLB Super Shortstops (Level 4: Proficient Readers) (2001) 108 copies
The Incredible Hulk's Book of Strength (DK Readers: Level 4) (2003) 83 copies, 1 review
Who Was Sam Walton? (2019) 80 copies
Scholastic Year in Sports 2019 (2018) 78 copies, 1 review
Scholastic Year in Sports 2020 (2019) 76 copies
Scholastic Year in Sports 2015 (2014) 71 copies
Scholastic Year in Sports 2016 (2015) 71 copies, 1 review
Scholastic Year in Sports 2018 (2017) 71 copies
Who Is Cristiano Ronaldo? (Who HQ Now) (2022) 68 copies, 1 review
Scholastic Ultimate Guide to Football (2010) 68 copies, 2 reviews
Unhittable: Reliving the Magic and Drama of Baseball's Best-Pitched Games (2004) 67 copies
Scholastic Year in Sports 2023 (2022) 65 copies
Scholastic Year in Sports 2017 (2016) 65 copies
Who Is Tom Brady? (Who HQ Now) (2021) 61 copies
Who Is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson? (Who HQ Now) (2021) 59 copies
Amelia Earhart: Pioneer of the Sky! (Show Me History!) (2018) 58 copies
Dolphin Dive (Scholastic Discover More Readers: Level 2) (2014) 56 copies
Creating the X-Men (DK Readers: Level 4) (2000) 55 copies, 2 reviews
Scholastic Year in Sports 2013 (2012) 54 copies, 1 review
Home Address: ISS: International Space Station (Smithsonian) (2015) 52 copies
Jeremy Lin: Rising Star (2012) 52 copies
DK Visual Dictionaries: Baseball (2001) 48 copies
World Series Heroes (2003) 46 copies
Scholastic Year in Sports 2012 (2011) 46 copies
NFL's Greatest Upsets (DK Readers: Level 4) (2000) 46 copies
MLB Roberto Clemente (DK Readers: Level 3) (2001) 45 copies
Baseball Top 10 (Major League Baseball) (2002) 43 copies
Scholastic Ultimate Guide to Baseball (2010) 42 copies
Scholastic Year in Sports 2022 (2021) 41 copies
2010 Playmakers (Nfl) (2010) 40 copies
Alexander Hamilton (DK Life Stories) (2019) 40 copies
Martin Luther King Jr.: Voice for Equality! (Show Me History!) (2019) 40 copies, 1 review
Perfect : The Inside Story of Baseball's Sixteen Perfect Games (2002) 39 copies
Scholastic Year In Sports 2011 (2010) 39 copies
Jesse Owens (DK Life Stories) (2020) 38 copies
Scholastic Year in Sports 2021 (2020) 37 copies
DK Readers L4: Spiders and Other Deadly Animals (2016) 36 copies
Scholastic Year in Sports 2014 (2013) 36 copies
Harriet Tubman: Fighter for Freedom! (Show Me History!) (2020) 36 copies
Who Was Benedict Arnold? (2020) 35 copies
Super Bowl And NFL Records (2008) 34 copies
NFL Peyton Manning (DK Readers: Level 3) (2001) 32 copies
All-Time Super Scorers (2001) 31 copies
NBA Superstars (2002) 29 copies
Scholastic Year In Sports 2010 (2009) 29 copies
It's a Numbers Game! Baseball: The math behind the perfect pitch, the game-winning grand slam, and so much more! (2021) 28 copies
The Bathroom Companion: A Collection of Facts About the Most-Used Room in the House (2005) 27 copies
Ultimate Guide to Basketball (2011) 27 copies
DK Readers L2: Stars and Galaxies: Discover the Secrets of the Stars! (DK Readers Level 2) (2017) 27 copies
Scholastic Year in Sports 2024 (2024) 26 copies
The Moon (Smithsonian) (2016) 26 copies, 1 review
Baseball: A Celebration! (2001) 25 copies
Muhammad Ali (Trailblazers of the Modern World) (2004) 24 copies, 1 review
World Series (Eyewitness Books) (2004) 24 copies
Super Bowl Fireworks (Nfl) (2009) 23 copies
Classic Ballparks (2004) 23 copies
MLS World of Soccer (2011) 21 copies
It's a Numbers Game! Basketball: The math behind the perfect bounce pass, the buzzer-beating bank shot, and so… (2020) 21 copies
Adolf Hitler (History's Worst) (2017) 20 copies, 1 review
Six Classic Ballparks (2005) 20 copies
Who Was Jim Thorpe? (2023) 19 copies
Helen Keller: Inspiration to Everyone! (Show Me History!) (2021) 19 copies
It's a Numbers Game: Soccer: The Math Behind the Perfect Goal, the Game-Winning Save, and So Much More! (2020) 18 copies
Babe Ruth: Baseball's All-Time Best! (Show Me History!) (2020) 18 copies
Frida Kahlo: The Revolutionary Painter! (Show Me History!) (2021) 18 copies
Real-Life Robots!: Boys' Life Series (DK Readers: Level 3) (2007) 17 copies
The New Zoo: Say Hello to the World's Newly Discovered Animals! (2018) 17 copies
DK Readers L2: Great Explorers (2018) 17 copies
Dangerous Beasts: Boys' Life Series (DK Readers: Level 4) (2011) 16 copies
Lou Gehrig: Iron Horse of Baseball (2010) 14 copies
Michael Collins: Discovering History's Heroes (Jeter Publishing) (2019) 13 copies, 1 review
AFC North : the Baltimore Ravens, the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cleveland Browns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers (2003) 13 copies
Neil Armstrong: First Man on the Moon! (Show Me History!) (2021) 13 copies
Who Is Lionel Messi? (Who HQ Now) (2024) 12 copies
Perfect: The Inside Story of Baseball's Seventeen Perfect Games (2005) 11 copies
The Baseball Hall of Fame Collection (2010) 11 copies
2010 NFL.com Fantasy Football Guide (2010) 11 copies
American League East: The Baltimore Orioles, The Boston Red Sox, The New York Yankees, The Tampa Bay Devil Rays, And… (2005) 11 copies
AFC South (2003) 11 copies, 1 review
Wildfire Escape: Pet Animals Rescue! (Rescued! Animal Escapes) (2021) 10 copies
NFL Troy Aikman (DK Readers: Level 3) (2000) 10 copies
The Child's World Encyclopedia of Baseball: Satchel Paige Through Switch-hitter (2009) 10 copies
Sacagawea: Courageous Trailblazer! (Show Me History!) (2021) 9 copies
Where Is Carmen Sandiego: U.S. Sticker Book (1996) 9 copies
Men on the Moon: Boys' Life Series (DK Readers: Level 4) (2008) 9 copies
Spacesuits (Smithsonian) (2017) 9 copies
Perfect: The Inside Story of Baseball's Twenty Perfect Games (2012) 8 copies
Bonnie and Clyde (History's Worst) (2018) 8 copies
Curious About Pluto (Smithsonian) (2016) 8 copies
The Sharkies! (2018) 8 copies
Classic Ballparks: A Collector's Edition (2004) 8 copies
Greatest Sports Rivalries: 25 of The Most Intense and Historic Battles Ever (2005) 8 copies
Street Railways of St. Petersburg, Florida (1983) 8 copies
Hank Aaron Through Cy Young Award (Child's World Encyclopedia of Baseball) (2009) 7 copies
The Shredder!: Shark Attack (Danger Below!) (2020) 6 copies
Floating Misery!: Portuguese Man-of-War Attack (Danger Below!) (2020) 6 copies
Great Moments in Hockey (World Almanac Library: Great Moments in Sports) (2002) 6 copies
Water Everywhere: Pig Rescue! (Rescued! Animal Escapes) (2021) 6 copies
Soccer Superwomen (Girls Rock!) (2006) 6 copies
Soccer Superstars (Boys Rock!) (2006) 6 copies
Deepwater Disaster: Seabird Rescue! (Rescued! Animal Escapes) (2021) 6 copies
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Sports (2023) 6 copies
Great Moments in Football (World Almanac Library: Great Moments in Sports) (2002) 6 copies
Who Is Katie Ledecky? (Who HQ Now) (2024) 6 copies
Who Is Aaron Judge? (Who HQ Now) (2024) 6 copies
Simone Biles (Amazing Americans: Olympians) (2017) 5 copies, 2 reviews
Killer tentacles! : box jellyfish attack (2020) 5 copies
A day with a zoo veterinarian (2008) 5 copies
Needles of Pain!: Stonefish Attack (Danger Below!) (2020) 5 copies
Life in the pits : twenty seconds that make the difference (2002) 5 copies
Dangerous teeth! : moray eel attack (2020) 5 copies
The Business of Shipping 8th Edition (2008) 5 copies
365 fun facts: weird trivia and amazing lists on nealy everything you need to know (2006) 5 copies
Speedway Superstars (2004) 4 copies
Listopia: Planet Earth (2016) 4 copies
Fearless Firsts: Athletes Who Changed the Game: 50+ Athletes Who Overcame the Odds (2024) 4 copies
Out of the Park!: True Stories of the Greatest Players Who Changed the Game (2024) 4 copies
Classic cars (1964) 4 copies
Mason versus the tornado : dog rescue! (2021) 4 copies
The Child's World Encyclopedia of Baseball: Johnny Damon Through Monte Irvin (2009) 4 copies
Panda-Monium: Panda Rescue! (Rescued! Animal Escapes) (2021) 4 copies
Vanished in the Hurricane: Dolphin Rescue! (Rescued! Animal Escapes) (2021) 4 copies
Book of Lists 4 copies
Scholastic Canada Book of Lists (2005) 4 copies
Miracle on Ice! (Amazing Moments in Sports) (2023) 4 copies
The Child's World Encyclopedia of the NFL: Super Bowl XIII to Zone Blitz (2007) 3 copies
Sports in America: 1920-1939 (Sports in America: Decade by Decade) (2010) 3 copies
The Child's World Encyclopedia of Baseball: Tag Through Barry Zito (2009) 3 copies
Small but deadly! : blue-ringed octopus attack (2020) 3 copies
Stem in Sports: Math (2015) 3 copies
Beach Babies (2011) 3 copies
Sports media relations (2015) 3 copies
Fighting Back in Flight (Never Forget: Heroes of 9/11) (2021) 3 copies
A Day with a Doctor (Reading Rocks!) (2007) 3 copies
Gymnastics! An All-Around Look at an Amazing Sport! (2019) 3 copies
Gandhi: The Peaceful Protester! (Show Me History!) (2021) 3 copies
Fantasy football (2016) 3 copies
Who Is Katie Ledecky? (Who HQ Now) (2024) 3 copies
Strikeout Kings (DK Readers: Level 4 (Sagebrush)) (2001) 3 copies
Who Is Lionel Messi? (Who HQ Now) (2024) 3 copies
Stem in Sports: Technology (2015) 3 copies
Amazing Animal Awards! The Dinos (2019) 2 copies
Tennis Titan! (Amazing Moments in Sports) (2023) 2 copies
Curse of the Bambino! (Amazing Moments in Sports) (2023) 2 copies
Curse of the Bambino! - Narrative Nonfiction Reading for Grade 3 with Bold Illustrations - Developmental Learning for… 2 copies
Perfect Penalty Kick! - Narrative Nonfiction Reading for Grade 3 with Bold Illustrations - Developmental Learning for… 2 copies
The Child's World Encyclopedia of the NFL: Hail Mary Pass to Numbers, Uniform (2007) 2 copies
The Child's World Encyclopedia of the NFL: Oakland Raiders to Super Bowl XII (2007) 2 copies
A Kids' Guide to the National Baseball Hall of Fame: The Greatest Players from Hank Aaron to Derek Jeter to Cy Young (2024) 2 copies
Perfect Penalty Kick! (Amazing Moments in Sports) (2023) 2 copies
The Child's World Encyclopedia of the NFL: Aikman, Troy to Guard (2007) 2 copies
Jesus: Messenger of Peace! (Show Me History!) (2020) 2 copies
Coaching & Scouting (Careers Off the Field) (2015) 2 copies
Jimmie Johnson (World of NASCAR) (2008) 2 copies, 2 reviews
Break Out of the Hive: Ways to Play Better Soccer 2 copies
College Basketball's Best (1995) 1 copy
Kevin Durant (2017) 1 copy
Miracle on Ice! - Narrative Nonfiction Reading for Grade 3 with Bold Illustrations - Developmental Learning for Young… 1 copy
PYR : Home Address: ISS (2017) 1 copy
Heroes Off the Field Using Sports to Change the World 1 copy
Break Out of the Hive Ways to Pay Better Soccer 1 copy
Alone on Everest! - Narrative Nonfiction Reading for Grade 3 with Bold Illustrations - Developmental Learning for Young… (2022) 1 copy
Space Farming 1 copy
Ultimate Guide to Baseball: Facts, Stats, Stars and Stuff 1 copy
Who Is Katie Ledecky? (Who HQ Now) 1 copy
Tennis Titan! - Narrative Nonfiction Reading for Grade 3 with Bold Illustrations - Developmental Learning for Young… 1 copy
Landon Donovan (2006) 1 copy
NFL Greatest Upsets (DK READERS) (2000) 1 copy
¿Quién fue Pelé? (Spanish Edition) (2024) 1 copy
Show Me History! Babe Ruth 1 copy
X Why Z? Kids Ask We Answer 1 copy
The New Zoo Book 1 copy
The Dinos 1 copy
Soaring to Gold! - Narrative Nonfiction Reading for Grade 3 with Bold Illustrations - Developmental Learning for Young… 1 copy
The Dinos Amazing Animal Awards 1 copy
The National Baseball Hall of Fame Collection: Celebrating the Game's Greatest Players 1 copy
Katie Ledecky (Amazing Americans: Olympians) (2017) 1 copy
Bring Them Back Alive!: Antarctic Survivors (Limits of Survival) (2022) 1 copy
Classic Ballparks Edition: Fenway Park 1 copy
G. I. Joe Magazine, Spring 1987 1 copy
Troy Aikman: Championship Quarterback 1 copy
The World Almanac 50 Years of American Sports: A Decade-By-Decade History 1 copy
Sandstorm Terror!: Desert Survivor (Limits of Survival) (2022) 1 copy
Canine hero (2021) 1 copy, 1 review
Paramedic (On a Mission) (2015) 1 copy
Football The Ultimate Guide 1 copy
Who Is Aaron Judge? (Who HQ Now) 1 copy
Six Days Alone!: Forest Survivor (Limits of Survival) (2022) 1 copy
The Amazing World of Sports The Ultimate Sports Photography Book 1 copy
Bathroom Companion 1 copy
The new zoo 1 copy
Scholastic Canada Book of Lists 2: All-New Fun Facts, Weird Trivia, and Amazing Lists on Nearly Everything You Need to… (2009) 1 copy
What Makes Day and Night? 1 copy
Alexander Hamilton 1 copy
Rumbling Running Backs 1 copy
Soaring to Gold! (Amazing Moments in Sports) (2023) 1 copy
Animal Atlas 1 copy
Break Out of the Hive: 3rd Grade Level N 1 copy
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Common Knowledge

Canonical name
Buckley Jr., James
Birthdate
1963-01-25
Gender
male
Nationality
USA

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Reviews

Martin Luther King Jr.: Voice for Equality! (Show Me… by James Buckley Jr.
Includes timeline, glossary, and “find out more.
 
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VillageProject | Jan 11, 2024 |
 
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hcs_admin | 10 other reviews | Jan 3, 2024 |
Who Were the Navajo Code Talkers? (Who Was?) by James Buckley
What we love about the who was series is it gives a age appropriate overview of events and people without being too in-depth for younger readers. I find these are a great series for elementary aged kids to provide a foundation. This one eluded to some of the injustices the Navajo people faced but my older kids definitely wanted more detail of the code talkers story. But I think a good jumping off nonfiction book does leave someone wanting to know more so it worked for us.
 
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Awards

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Mathical Book Prize
NCTE Books For You: An Annotated Booklist for Senior High
The Best Children's Books of the Year
Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
Children's Favorites Awards
Kansas NEA Reading Circle Recommended Book
NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award
Tejas Star Reading List
NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K–12

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Statistics

Works
218
Members
9,521
Popularity
#2,523
Rating
4.0
Reviews
63
ISBNs
651
Languages
6

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