James Buckley, Jr. focuses on writing books about American sports for young fans and budding athletes. He believes that sports are far more than simple hobbies, representing much more than just a way to burn off energy. Buckley founded a publishing company to help reluctant readers discover the joy of books.
The 2004 World Series seemed to be another losing proposition for the Red Sox who hadn't found luck in the sport since the team traded away their star player, Babe Ruth. But soon the tides would turn on the curse that had plagued them for so long. Follow the exciting true story of the Boston Red Sox finally finding victory in this thrilling graphic adventure. Then, learn about other sports curses and amazing turnarounds.
With just one kick, the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team had the country on their feet. Their victory in the 1991 Women's World Cup spurred a growing interest in soccer across the country. Follow the exciting true story of the first ever Women's World Cup in this thrilling graphic adventure. Then, learn more about World Cup history and some of the United States' all-star players.
She flipped and twisted her way into history. The 2016 Summer Olympics took Simone Biles from one of the most incredible athletes in the sport of gymnastics to the undeniable GOAT. Follow the exciting true story of Simone's journey to gold in this thrilling graphic adventure. Then, learn more about the sport and other amazing athletes.
Experienced climber Brian Dickinson never expected to find himself blinded and alone at the top of a mountain. Follow the true graphic adventure of a man struggling to make his way off Everest. Then, learn more about mountains in case you are ever pushed to the limits of survival. Book jacket.
"As three friends set out to take a boat to a nearby island, they thought the trip would only last a couple of days. But then their small boat drifted off course, and the boys found themselves lost in the middle of the ocean. Explore the exciting true story of sea survivors pushed to the limits in this graphic adventure. Then, learn sea survival tips and read the stories of other sea survivors"--
When explorer Ernest Shackleton's ship got stuck in Antarctic ice, he and his crew found themselves stranded and fighting for their lives in a freezing, faraway place. Explore the exciting true story of Antarctic survivors pushed to the limits in this graphic adventure. Then, learn Antarctic survival tips and read the stories of other Antarctic survivors.
When Yang Chen got separated from her hiking partner, she suddenly found herself alone and lost in the forest. Follow the true graphic adventure of a woman fighting to survive when help was nowhere to be found. Then, learn more about forests in case you are ever pushed to the limits of survival. Book jacket.
"Juliane Koepcke spent her childhood at research stations in the rain forest. But even that couldn't truly prepare her for a crash-landing in the middle of the forest. Still, she fought alone for days to find help . . . and to survive on her own. Explore the exciting true story of a rain forest survivor pushed to the limits in this graphic adventure. Then, learn more rain forest survival tips and read the stories of other rain forest survivors"--
"When Mauro Prosperi set out on an ultramarathon through the desert, he didn't realize he would soon enter a race for his life. After a sandstorm sent Mauro off course, he had to do whatever he could to survive the harsh conditions of the Sahara Desert on his own for days. Explore the exciting true story of a desert survivor pushed to the limits in this graphic adventure. Then, learn more desert survival tips and read the stories of other desert survivors"--
When tornados tore through Alabama, they ripped the roofs off houses, tore apart trees, and sent debris flying miles away. They also picked up Mason, the dog and sent him sailing away from his home and owners. Mason's family searched desperately for their beloved pet, but he was nowhere to be seen. Find out about this brave dog's slow, crawling journey back home after a tornado in this graphic adventure of animal escape. Then, learn more about the heroes that saved other animals from terrifying tornadoes.