Most Popular Books by Blake Hoena

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.

In this Classic Fable in Rhythm and Rhyme, a tiny mouse teaches a roaring lion an important lesson. How can someone so tiny help someone so strong? Find out when you sing along to The Lion and the Mouse! Includes online music access.

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

Blunder is convinced that he and Thud have to save a princess if they want to become True Heroes. Unfortunately, princesses in distress are in short supply in Village Town, so the two nine-year-old knights journey to Castle Kidnapt to hire one. Upon arrival, they find out that the only princess available for saving is a five-year-old girl with a thirst for adventure. Can Thud and Blunder keep up with Princess Punch, or will they end up being the ones in need of saving? These early chapter books are guaranteed to engage readersÍ critical thinking skills. Each book also includes writing prompts, discussion questions, and a glossary.

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.

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.

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.

In order to claim his place as king, Jason set out in search of a rare treasure. With the help of brave men called Argonauts, Jason fought harpies, navigated through rocky cliffs, and confronted a fearful dragon on his quest for the golden fleece. Follow Jason''s exciting adventure in graphic novel format.

Learn about the baker and his tasty treats.

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.

Learn about body parts, movement, and insects.

Atlanta is the fastest truck in the world, and she it out to prove it. It''s not going to be easy with every hero and monster truck challenging her for the title. And with each race she wins, her challengers get more devious in their attempts to stop her. Mixing Greek myths and monster trucks makes the ThunderTrucks early chapter books perfect for young readers. A glossary, author and illustrator bios, and additional Greek myth information add to the fun.

In a twist on a classic song, sing along with a brave hunter and his pet pig as they go in search of the legendary Bigfoot. This paperback book comes with online music access.

When you have a problem, where can you go for answers? The library! When Matt and his friends join Ms. Gillian, the Specialist, on another Adventure in Makerspace, they find themselves in a fairy-tale world. With the Big Bad Wolf and an angry witch on their trail, can they build their way out? Join them to complete Mission: 3-D Printing! This graphic novel includes fun bonus features such as a theme song and author interview available through the free Capstone 4D app. A great way to add augmented reality to your reading experience!

Knock knock. who''s there? Boo Watch your young students turn into comedians as they practice their narrative skills with this classic knock-knock joke. Rhythmic music is paired with a graphic novel format to get children reading and laughing. This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.