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James Buckley Jr.
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James Buckley Jr.

2 Books
James Buckley Jr. is a prolific American author specializing in children's nonfiction. He has written extensively for the popular 'Who Was...?' and 'Who Is...?' series, bringing the stories of athletes like Pelé, Tom Brady, and the Williams sisters to life for young readers. He frequently focuses on sports history and biographies, making complex historical figures accessible and engaging.

Books in "Who Was?"

Sail into the treacherous waters of the Caribbean alongside the most terrifying pirate to ever command a ship. Before he became a legend, Blackbeard was likely a young sailor named Edward Teach, working on British ships during Queen Anne's War. But the lure of stolen treasure and absolute freedom quickly drew him to the Bahamas, where he learned the deadly art of pirating. You will follow his rapid rise from an ordinary crewman to a fearsome captain who terrorized the Eastern seaboard. Known for lighting fuses in his thick black beard to look like a demon in battle, his very name struck fear into the hearts of merchants and naval officers alike. Uncover the true history behind the myths, explore the golden age of piracy, and find out how one man's ruthless ambition created a legend that has lasted for over three hundred years.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 112 Pages
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Meet a little horse with a huge heart. In the 1930s, America was going through a very tough time called the Great Depression. People needed a hero to cheer for, and they found one in the most unlikely place. Seabiscuit was born on a farm in Kentucky, but he did not look like a champion racehorse. He was small, his legs were a bit crooked, and he liked to eat and sleep more than run. But when a special trainer saw something amazing in him, everything changed. Soon, this scrappy underdog began beating the biggest and fastest horses in the country. Follow the incredible true story of how a small horse with a big spirit won national races, broke records, and became one of the most famous and loved animal heroes in American history.
6-8 Years 112 Pages
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