Books by Jr., James Buckley
DK NFL Readers: Peyton Manning (Level 3: Reading Alone)
by DK Publishing, Jr., James Buckley
Peyton Manning is one of the NFL's hottest young quarterbacks. Read about how he worked hard to make his NFL dreams come true! These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.
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Play Ball!
by DK Publishing, Jorge Posada, Jr., James Buckley
Photographs and text, including tips from professional players, show how to warm up, select the right equipment, and play baseball.
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Play Ball!
by DK Publishing, Jorge Posada, Jr., James Buckley
Provides the story of a young boy, whose determination, hard work, and endless encouragement from his father, helped him to be the best player he could be for his local team--becoming a great pitcher and talented switch-hitter in the process. 50,000 first printing. $150,000 ad/promo.
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It's a Numbers Game! Baseball: The math behind the perfect pitch, the game-winning grand slam, and so much more!
With every hit, ball, strike, and home run numbers are being calculated on the baseball field. Get ready to learn all the ways digits and math factor into the game, from the countless statistics used to measure an individual player's game to the exact timing used to steal a base. Read about all the greatest players from baseball history and get fun facts, like what the most retired jersey number is. Discover what countries dominate in the Little League World Series and check out cool graphics that show the frequency of hits to every part of the field. Jam-packed with sports trivia, awesome photos, and fun activities at the end of every chapter, this number-focused look at the game is the ultimate grand slam.
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