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James Buckley, Jr.

James Buckley, Jr. has written numerous nonfiction books for young readers. His titles for DK include Stars and Galaxies (DK Readers) and Pelé (DK Biographies).
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Sports
DK Life Stories Jesse Owens
DK Life Stories: Alexander Hamilton
DK Life Stories Jesse Owens
DK Life Stories: Alexander Hamilton
DK Readers L2: Great Explorers
DK Readers L4: Spiders and Other Deadly Animals
Who Was Jules Verne?
Who Was Milton Hershey?
DK Readers L3: Space Heroes: Amazing Astronauts

Books

National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Sports
DK Life Stories Jesse Owens
DK Life Stories: Alexander Hamilton
DK Life Stories Jesse Owens
DK Life Stories: Alexander Hamilton
DK Readers L2: Great Explorers
DK Readers L4: Spiders and Other Deadly Animals
Who Was Jules Verne?
Who Was Milton Hershey?
DK Readers L3: Space Heroes: Amazing Astronauts

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Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and addressing student wellness and mental health is critical to help children learn how to manage emotions, develop healthy identities, empathize with peers, and pursue individual goals. We created thematic guides and book lists to help foster important conversations to build an inclusive environment where emotions matter. Explore our social emotional

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