New Releases by Blake Hoena

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!

A modern song retells the fable of a maiden whose daydreams of what she will buy with the money she expects to earn for a pail of milk she carries earn her a valuable lesson, instead.

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.

Atalanta believes herself to be the fastest hero truck in the world, as her record of winning races indicates--and now she must also defeat the MonsterTrucks that challenge her to ever more demanding obstacle courses, but with a little help from the other hero trucks she will prevail.

Hercules and Theseus are trying to earn bragging rights of who is the best hero truck of all time. So they challenge each other to a race through the Underworld, the most dangerous place in the world. The obstacles and challenges they face are extra tough, and returning to Trolympia in one piece might be more important than winning. The ThunderTrucks early chapter book series has short chapters, bright art, additional Greek myth information, a glossary, and author and illustrator bios that will please both motorheads and mythology fans.

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.

See the PERSEUS monster truck soar over ginormous jumps and take on his mechanical enemy MEDUSA! Will Perseus prevail, or will his gas-guzzling foe leave him beyond repair? 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.

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.

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.

"You are living in the year 1775. The American war for independence from Great Britain rages all around you. Foreign governments have taken notice and may be able to help the American cause. You will need all of your wits to survive this revolution. Will you: Join the Continental Army and defend the northern colonies?; Help seek an alliance with a foreign government?; [Or, ] defend the southern colonies as a milita member?"--

"Nobody thought the Soviet Union''s hockey team could be beaten in the 1980 Winter Olympics. The Soviets had dominated the world of hockey for nearly 30 years. But then coach Herb Brooks molded a ragtag team of amateur players into a team that could compete with the best in the world. After months of hard work and determination, the U.S. men''s hockey team achieved the impossible--and defeated the dreaded Soviets! With action-packed illustrations, now you can watch as the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey team achieves their miraculous victory."--Publisher''s description

Discusses ghosts stories from different cultures.

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.

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 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.

Mina the vampire and her family are on vacation in Transylvania, and Mina has two problems--she has to conceal the fact that she prefers beet juice to blood when she meets great-great-great grandpa Drac, and she needs to rescue a group of tourists who do not realize that they are on the dinner menu.

Watch the BELLEROPHON monster truck take on his toughest competition-himself! Can this ThunderTruck discover his special skill before he has a nervous breakdown? 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.

Drawing your favorite scary, hairy monsters is easy when you start with numbers! In this book paired with lively music, children learn to draw monsters. Using simple numbers as a basis, they are provided simple, step-by-step instructions to create their masterpieces.

Drawing your favorite animals is easy when you start with letters In this book paired with lively music, children learn to draw different animals. Using letters 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.

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED KIDS presents an all-star collection of BASEBALL jokes, riddles, and memes! With laugh-out-loud homeruns like "What has 18 legs and catches flies? A baseball team!" these colorful, illustrated joke books will have BASEBALL fans rolling in the stadium aisles.

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED KIDS presents an all-star collection of HOCKEY jokes, riddles, and memes! With big-shot one-liners like "Why was the zombie thrown out of the hockey game? There was a face off in the corner!" these colorful, illustrated joke books will have HOCKEY fans rolling in the stadium aisles.

Max and his parents are part of a secret group called the Space Guards who help protect Earth from danger. When Max''s parents and other Space Guards are captured on a dangerous mission, Max has to save them on his own.

The Le Mans auto race in France is a true test of endurance, and as you sit behind the wheel of a high-powered racecar, you''re in control. The decisions you make may take you across the finish line as a champion--or send you careening off course. Will you find a way to win--or even survive? YOU CHOOSE how this adventure story ends.

Since the beginning of time, we have been fascinated with heights. Mount Everest, therefore, is at the tip top of our fascination. In this tale, you call the shots in trying to conquer dizzying heights. Each decision becomes more important than the last as you climb heavenward. Will you make it? Will you fall? Will you survive at all? YOU CHOOSE how this adventure ends.

Gather round to hear of how life on earth will end -- told from ancient myths around the world! End of Days gathers seven diverse apocalypse stories in one book so readers can discover the unique differences and surprising similarities between these world myths -- all recreated in gripping graphic novel format. Dive into legends from various mythologies and traditions, including Norse, Native American, Egyptian, Chinese, and more. With the Universal Myth series, readers can experience exciting multicultural tales brought to life!

Linda (the witch), Brian (the zombie), Will (the ghost), and Mina (the vampire) are monsters who fight for good. While other monsters try to hurt people, these four Monster Heroes help people. From switching potions to feeding zombies, these monsters will do whatever it takes to stop the monster madness caused by other creatures.

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.