New Releases by Ron Fontes

Discover tales of heroes who defied incredible odds In a beloved story from Arabian Nights, the humble Ali Baba discovers a secret cave full of priceless treasure. The problem? Forty bandits have hidden it there. When Ali Baba takes some riches for his family, the secret soon gets out. And Ali Baba will have to outfight or outwit a legion of thieves. Sunjata, warrior king of Mali, leader of West African legend, begins life unable to pull a bow—unable to even walk. But a prophesy tells of his becoming the mansa of the Mande people—the greatest king ever to rule. As a rival army and sinister sorcerer move to challenge him, will Sunjata be able to claim his destiny?

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Against the odds, a peasant boy in seventeenth-century France strives to become one of the famous swordsmen known as the Musketeers, and the reader is asked to make choices throughout the story to determine the outcome.

This exciting book follows the life story of Abraham Lincoln, from his boyhood on the frontier, to his election as president, to his leadership during the Civil War. Along the way, readers will learn important facts about slavery, politics, and other aspects of American history.

The Naval Historical Center of the Department of the Navy states that the Bermuda Triangle is an imaginary or fictitious area, connecting the points between Miami, San Juan, and Bermuda. While aircraft and ship disappearances within this area could be attributed to strong Gulf weather and stream patterns, its mystique and enduring mythos can’t be denied. Readers will explore the gripping top-secret details about the triangle and decide for themselves as to its reality.

Presents in graphic novel format a retelling of the African epic in which an ugly, crippled child grows up to become the liberator and founder of the great empire of old Mali.

The reader controls the course of a pirate adventure on the high seas. Presented in graphic novel form.

A young boy fulfills the prophecy that he will be a great leader.

Atalanta is the best hunter, swiftest runner, and the all-around most eligible bachelorette in ancient Greece. She’s also a woman with a secret: a fortune-teller has given her a stern warning to never marry. When her father—a powerful king—insists that she choose a husband, she hatches a clever plan to hold onto her freedom. Will Atalanta be able to outrun her father’s demands? Will the gods intervene in her story? And will fate catch up with her in the end?

This graphic novel tells the story of Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest, and her daughter, Persephone. Demeter rules over a perpetual summer on earth, where crops, trees, and flowers grow in abundance. Persephone, young and beautiful, unknowingly attracts the attention of the lonely god of the Underworld, Hades. Hades kidnaps Persephone, and a frantic Demeter searches in vain for her daughter. Finally, Demeter retreats to her temple in mourning. The goddess''s sorrow causes the crops to die and the ground to freeze. The first winter falls over Greece. As people begin to starve, the other Olympian gods and goddesses try to convince Demeter to accept a marriage between Persephone and Hades. But Demeter will not give up her daughter forever to the Underworld. Finally a compromise is struck: Persephone will stay with Hades for half a year (winter). When she comes back from the Underworld to spend half a year with her mother, spring returns to earth.

For ten years, the battle raged. Thousands of ancient Greece''s best warriors battled their enemies, the Trojans, in a desperate attempt to win back King Meneleus''s beautiful wife, Helen. After a decade of fighting and thousands dead, the Greek forces suddenly fell back. Cautiously the Trojans ventured out of the city walls, where they discovered a giant wooden horse and a messenger. Should they accept this peace offering? Or is the gift horse too good to be true?

Presents a brief look at the life of Rachel Carson

Every heart has a hunger. Every soul has a story. Every wish has a price. These are the truths Sam Levesque learns at the Terminal Diner. This unique anthology with continuing characters tells Sam''s story, as well as many others who discover that all roads lead to the Terminal Diner. Sam came to the Diner thanks to finding a magic Ring that grants wishes. The Ring is linked to Genie X, the immortal being who both owns and is the Terminal Diner. As the Ring wearer, Sam must decide whether or not to grant the wishes of the hungry souls who wander through the Diner''s red doors. Genie X exacts the price for each wish in blood. Written and drawn by a combination of comics legends like Michael T. "Mr. Monster" Gilbert, Don "The Nam" Lomax, Eliot "The Punisher Armory" Brown, Steve Skeates, Grass Green, and more, the DINER was created and assembled by best-selling children''s book writers Justine and Ron Fontes. For surprising tales ranging from funny to scary, visit the Terminal Diner, where Fate is served with the French fries and everyone gets their just desserts. For more information, please visit www.sonicpublishing.com.

Describes the geography, history, culture, industry, and people of Ireland

Describes the geography, history, culture, industry, and people of Russia

Describes the history, people, geography, economy, government, state events and attractions, and social life and customs of Wyoming.

Describes the geography, history, culture, industry, and people of France

Provides an introduction to India's culture, geography, history, economy, government, and more.

Describes the geography, history, culture, industry, and people of Brazil

Presents the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, culture and lifestyle, state events and attractions, and notable people of West Virginia.

Provides an introduction to Kenya''s culture, geography, history, economy, government, and more.

Using full-color photos from "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, "Battle in the Arena allows young fans to re-live the most exciting sequence in the movie. Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Amidala cleverly escape the clutches of three brand-new Star Wars creatures-the reek, the nexu, and the acklay!

Charlie Brown undertakes a search for the true meaning of Christmas.

Follows the life of George Washington from student and soldier to President of the United States.

A biography of Abraham Lincoln emphasizing his roles of lawyer, president, and legend.

Like all of our bestselling Step into Reading titles, this Jurassic Park beginning reader is carefully crafted to help young readers improve their reading skills as they enjoy a thrilling tale based on the exciting new blockbuster dinosaur film. Full-color photos from the movie on every page!

George and Stuart learn to get along with each other and have exciting adventures together.

Sauver la ferme ! Telle est la mission de Babe après le grave accident de M. Hoggett. Une seule solution, gagner le concours de la foire agricole. Mais qu''il est difficile de se repérer dans une grande ville ! Heureusement, Babe n''est pas un cochon ordinaire, et rien ne résiste à son cœur simple et généreux !