Most Popular Books by Blake Hoena

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.

"Introduces basic poetry forms and terms through the use of original nonsense-themed poems"--

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

In this Classic Fable in Rhythm and Rhyme, a hungry fox wants some juicy grapes. But they hang high up on a vine. Will he be able to reach them? Find out when you sing along to The Fox and the Grapes Includes online music access.

Mina is a vibrant, veggie-eating vampire who hates blood. So when Mina''s parents invite humans to dinner to test Mina''s vampire skills, can she keep her secret?

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED KIDS presents an all-star collection of BASKETBALL jokes, riddles, and memes! With slam-dunk one-liners like "Why do babies make good basketball players? Because they''re so good at dribbling!" these colorful, illustrated joke books will have BASKETBALL fans rolling in the stadium aisles.

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.

Glance at a map, and itÕs easy to notice the central location of Kansas. In fact, a stone shaft in a pasture in north-central Kansas marks the geographic center of the contiguous United States. For this reason, the state has been referred to as ÒMidway, U.S.A.Ó See what else Kansas is known for in this fun and informative title.

Charging into battle surrounded by smoking fuses, Blackbeard was a terrifying foe to face! In this action-packed graphic narrative, colorful illustrations and engaging dialogue tell the true story of Blackbeard, from his days as Edward Teach to his infamous blockade of Charleston. Historical quotes, a timeline, and a map give the story additional context for this high-interest title on the world’s most notorious pirate!

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 Shays 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.

Will is a quiet and gentle ghost, so when three bully ghosts set out to scare the people at Hill House, he and his other monster friends come up with a plan to stop them.

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.

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!

Budding engineers will learn the steps engineers use to solve problems. As they sing along, students will solve a problem just like an engineer would. d104 is paired with music and fun illustrations. This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.

A stray dog named Stubby braves the World War I battlefields alongside Private J. Robert Conroy. See the story unfold as this brave little canine makes a big difference in the lives of many World War I soldiers.

"A You Choose adventure about surviving an alien invasion"--