New Releases by Blake Hoena

What happens when the gods disagree? They send the mightiest of heroes to fight a war. But which hero will you be, and who will you side with: Greece's King Menelaus or Paris, a prince from the city of Troy? If the gods favor you, you just may survive the fighting. Full-page illustrations, interactive stories, and multiple endings transport you back to ancient Greece and into thick of battle as the Trojan War rages on.

Historical figures lead readers through the events of American westward expansion in an entertaining graphic novel format.

For more than 400 years, the Flying Dutchman has haunted the high seas. According to legend, the ghoulish ghost ship cannot make port and must roam the waves forever. And should this sea specter be sighted--beware! Spotting this vessel is believed to spell certain doom! Why must the Flying Dutchman sail the seas for all eternity? And what frightening fates have befallen those who have crossed its path? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read ghostly graphic novel that will send shivers down their spines!

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Cell phones allowed people to connect on the go, and smartphones have transformed the way we share information. From the earliest landlines to the minicomputers that link people across the world, discover the shifts in phone technology that shaped modern communication—and the people who made them happen. This graphic history also shows readers the big changes in design, size, and battery life that took place before mobile phones hit the center of popular culture.

In the role of a cryptozoologist, the reader will investigate three sightings of the Mothman in three different locations across the country, and choose how the investigations will proceed.

"In 1786, the Massachusetts government was seizing farmers'' lands and throwing them in jail for unpaid debts and taxes. But many people couldn''t pay because they had not yet been paid for fighting in the Revolutionary War just a few years before. Frustrated by this treatment, Daniel Shay led upset citizens in an armed revolt. Although their rebellion was short lived, it made clear to America''s leaders that the young nation needed to change its laws, paving the way for the creation of the U.S. Constitution"--

In this interactive adventure, the reader who wants to be a cryptozoologist follows the clues to find the legendary Jersey Devil, which has been reported in the Jersey Pine Barrens since the eighteenth century. Includes brief notes on other New Jersey legendary creatures and ghosts.

Sneakers grew out of efforts to make more durable, more comfortable shoes—and became a major link between sports and fashion. Their sales rose with the popularity of tennis and exploded along with basketball, leading to celebrity endorsements, big-name brands, and continued technological breakthroughs. In the twenty-first century, sneakers are still evolving, along with "sneaker influencer" social media, smart tech, and other hot new trends.

In an era of discrimination, Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson broke Major League Baseball's race barrier. Before Robinson took his place at first base, the majors discriminated against African-American athletes, denying them a chance to compete. Despite facing harassment from fans and other players, Robinson stayed focused on the game, becoming the MLB Rookie of the Year in 1947 and later a baseball legend. This graphic biography follows Robinson's time on semi-pro teams, his days in the US military, and his history-making experience with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

In 1936, Adolf Hitler attempted to make the Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany, a showcase of Nazi superiority with a new stadium and the first television broadcast of the Games. He didn''t account for African-American sprinter and long jumper James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens, who smashed records throughout his track and field career. Owens turned Hitler''s Olympic vision on its head by winning four gold medals in the 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay and long jump. Along the way, he broke or equaled nine Olympic records and set three world records. In graphic nonfiction style, this biography takes readers from Owens''s early life to his historic athletic triumphs.

A choose-your-own-adventure in which the reader can proceed as an ordinary girl named Princess, a monster of a prince, or the queen who seeks a bride for her distracted son in a modern version of the classic fairy tale. Includes a history of The Princess and the Pea."

Some scary stories are passed down from generation to generation. Read this book to discover some spooky folktales that were written many years ago.

In this humorous (and gross) retelling of the Greek myth, Theseus and his hero friends visit the island of Crete and the amusement park known as the Labyrinth, where they encounter a nasty bully called the Minotaur who challenges Theseus to a race through the Maze-o-muck.

Jason is ready to win the famous golden fenders, but it's not going to be easy. He has to take on the likes of Perseus and The Hydra in a freestyle event. While he is doing wheelies and donuts, one evil official is trying to make sure Jason gets crushed by his completion. ThunderTrucks combines Greek mythology and monster trucks, using action-packed text in the early chapter book format to keep young readers racing to finish. A glossary, author and illustrator bios, and additional Greek myth information round out these exciting early chapter books.

Even monsters get scared, and Will the ghost is beyond scared when he hears noises in his room after he goes to bed. A thump from under the bed and a thud from the closet lead Will to discover a human boy and girl in his bedroom! He needs to get them out before his scary sister finds them. Will calls his friends and the Monster Heroes come to the rescue! A glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts complete this early chapter book.

Nobody told Odysseus about the monster truck competition in Troy, but when he tries to join the fun he finds that hero ThunderTrucks are not allowed in--but Odysseus comes up with a clever plan to get past the dump truck cards and enter the contest.

Modern ghost stories are created from truly creepy myths and rumors. Read this book to discover some urban legends that will make your skin crawl.

Watch the THESEUS monster truck face-off, bumper-to-bumper, against his meanest mechanical foe - BULLISTIC! Will he crush the competition or be bulled over? With short, action-packed chapters and high-powered art, the world's mightiest monster trucks - the ThunderTrucks - will have little motorheads and Greek mythology fans alike shifting their reading habits into high gear.

A new mummy has started at school, but he's really just a human in disguise. Brian the zombie and his friends know they need to protect the new kid from Harriet the werewolf and her gang of bullies. The Monster Heroes come up with a plan that makes the human boy seem like the scariest monster of all. A glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts complete this early chapter book.

In 1980 the Soviet Union had dominated the world of hockey for nearly 30 years. Nobody thought the USSR's hockey team could be beaten in the Winter Olympics. But US Hockey coach Herb Brooks didn't believe that. He pulled together a ragtag team of amateur hockey players and molded them into a team that could compete with the best teams in the world. Through months of hard work and determination, the US team achieved the impossible and defeated the dreaded Soviets. Readers will get a thrilling up-close look at the story of the 1980 US Olympic Hockey team and their miraculous victory in Lake Placid, New York.

Linda is a good witch, who always tries to undo the hexes that her sisters, Agnes and Griselda, create--but to defeat the malevolent smoke that they have cooked up this time, and teach her sisters a lesson, she will need the help of her monster friends, Brian the zombie, Mina the vampire, and Will the ghost.

Do you have a problem? Maybe you can use an algorithm to fix it Learn about the codes all around us in Algorithms: Solve a Problem Sing along as you learn to Code It This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.

Where is Blue? What blue things can you find? Hunt for this cool hue as you Sing Your Colors Includes online music access.

Follow the legendary HERCULES monster truck through the ultimate obstacle course! Will he overcome the twelve tremendous feats, or will they them leave exhausted? With short, action-packed chapters and high-powered art, the ThunderTrucks will have little motorheads and mythology fans alike shifting their reading habits into high gear.

A modern song retells the fable of the ant that works hard all summer long to feed her children and store food for the winter while her neighbor, a cheerful but lazy grasshopper, relaxes in the sun. Includes a brief introduction to Aesop, sheet music, glossary, discussion questions, and further reading.

In this Classic Fable in Rhythm and Rhyme, a speedy rabbit challenges a slow turtle to a race. Who will win? Find out when you sing along to The Tortoise and the Hare Includes online music access.

Go on an adventure by drawing a princess and a dragon. In this book paired with lively music, children learn to draw an adventure story. Using simple shapes as a basis, they are provided simple, step-by-step instructions to create their masterpieces. This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED KIDS presents an all-star collection of FOOTBALL jokes, riddles, and memes! With grid-iron one-liners like "Why did the football coach go to the bank? He wanted his quarter back!" these colorful, illustrated joke books will have FOOTBALL fans rolling in the stadium aisles.

Pre-readers build important literacy skills in this illustrated book that pairs music with learning. The delightful wizard Magic E changes words, like tub to tube, with a wave of his wand, teaching kids about the long U sound as they laugh and sing along. This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.