James Buckley

"Lionel Messi loved soccer from an early age, often playing with his family members with encouragement from his grandmother. Now, he is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time! He is also one of the most decorated footballers in the world--having won 44 collective trophies, including seven Ballon d'Or awards, 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year, 2019 and 2022 Best FIFA Men's Player, and more. From making his first team debut at just sixteen...

An introduction to the most famous pirate in history.

The ultimate book for young sports fans is back with the past year's top sports stories.

Look back on another year in sports with Scholastic, featuring exciting and all-new coverage for 2023.Get up close and personal with the top athletes in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, and more in this perfect book for sports fanatics and newbies alike.

Learn how this heroic group of American Indian men created a secret, unbreakable code and helped the US win major battles during World War II in this new addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series.
By the time the United States joined the Second World War in 1941, the fight against Nazi and Axis powers had already been under way for two years. In order to win the war and protect its soldiers, the US Marines recruited twenty-nine...

In the middle of the worst depression in U.S. history, one young racehorse lifted a nation's spirits. Seabiscuit was born in 1933 on a farm in Kentucky. Though bred for racing, he was weak and undersized. He slept too long and ate too much. Against the odds, he began to win local races. He was given a new coach who trained him to race in larger circuits. Soon enough, this scrappy horse began beating the best racehorses in the country. He became a...

America's Classic Ballparks takes you out to the ballgame with an interactive tour through America's ballpark landmarks. Baseball parks are as American as apple pie and America's Classic Ballparkscommemorates nine ballparks guaranteed to spark nostalgia for the old ball game. Featuring striking images, America's Classic Ballparks offers a wealth of information on these beloved national landmarks. The iconic ballparks featured include: • Ebbets Field •...

Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about New Orleans's interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun! Did you know Mardi Gras is one of the most famous city-wide parties in the world? Or that the famous jazz musician Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans? Have you ever wanted to visit St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest Catholic cathedral in the United States? From the Audubon Zoo to the New Orleans...

Officially licensed, “The National Baseball Hall of Fame Collection” gathers biographies, statistics, and photos of over 175 members of the most exclusive club in the sport, all in one beautiful book every baseball fan should own. Separated into chapters by position, “The National Baseball Hall of Fame Collection” highlights the best and the most memorable players, events, championships, moments, and more. Meet the greats of the game from...

A comprehensive exploration of football, covering players, teams, stadiums, and competitions through a mix of illustrations, photographs, maps, and diagrams. Follow the story of how football began, learn about World Cup winners, meet some of the top players, and discover amazing facts and figures in this action-packed atlas.

The first decade of the 20th century saw many firsts