New Releases by Blake Hoena

An interactive Revolutionary War adventure where the reader is cornered by the British and their plot choices determine whether they make it out alive.

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!

In 1817, a terrifying specter began haunting John Bell and his family in Tennessee. At first, the spooky spirit''s knocking and scratching sounds seemed harmless. But soon, the phantom''s antics became more sinister--and even deadly! Who was the Bell Witch? And why did she torment John and his family? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read ghostly graphic novel that will send shivers down their spines!

Discover the origins of water on Earth . . . with a talking comet! In this full-color graphic novel, an enthusiastic comet speeds through the universe, from the far reaches of space to planet Earth. Along the way, this rocketing rock reveals how our precious blue planet became, well, blue! With hilarious text and colorful comic book art, this laugh-out-loud nonfiction book will have readers, young and old, thirsty for more science.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! For decades, the blasts and howls of the electric guitar have been some of the defining sounds of popular music. But more than a century of effort and innovation had to happen before this instrument went electric. Learn about the master craftspeople who created the guitar as we know it, the inventors who figured out how to send guitar notes through amplifiers and give the guitar a bigger sound, and the musicians whose legendary playing put it at the center of rock ''n'' roll.

"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 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 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.

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.

After she lost her arm in a shark attack, many were unsure whether Bethany Hamilton would ever surf again. But she set their fears to rest when she got back on her board only a few weeks later! Through detailed illustrations and engaging dialogue, this inspiring graphic nonfiction title tells the true story of the attack, from the shark’s first contact to Bethany’s return to the water. Actual quotes let Bethany tell the story in her own words, while a map and timeline add context to the incident.

In this plot-your-own story book, the reader who wants to be a cryptozoologist follows the clues to find the elusive Chupacabra monster, a scary creature with spines and glowing red eyes.

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.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! 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.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! This graphic biography shows readers the moments that have defined Colin Kaepernicku0092s life as a quarterback and an activist. His talent and determination made him a college football success and brought him to the National Football League. As a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, he led his team to multiple playoffs and even competed in the Super Bowl. When outrage over violence against African Americans became a national movement, Kaepernick joined the protests. His decision cost him his career in football, but he gained a voice heard worldwide.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! 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.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Working through times of setbacks and Grand Slam glory, Serena Williams has become a role model for a new generation of tennis players, and it''s all captured in this graphic biography. From an early age, Serena trained to be a force on the tennis court. Alongside her talented sister Venus, she rose up through the ranks until she was competing in—and dominating—the world''s most elite tournaments. Follow along as she amazes everyone with her powerful, strategic playing style and also speaks out against racism and sexism in the tennis world.

A choose-your-own-adventure in which the reader can proceed as a space princess trapped on a deserted moon, a handsome prince with a green complexion, or an adventurer in an enchanted forest in a modern version of the classic fairy tale. Includes a history of The frog prince.

Lightning and bugs and bears - oh my! This handy guidebook provides basic tips and tricks to surviving in the wilderness, including sheltering against weather extremes, battling bugs, and fending off meddlesome animals. With bold photos and infographics, step-by-step projects, and expert instructions, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GUIDES will have first-time campers and enthusiasts alike opting outside.

In this humorous (and gross) retelling of the classic Greek myth, the mighty Hercules takes on twelve disgusting feats--including scooping massive mountains of manure--in this epically gross Greek myth

"Describes the creation of the top secret Navajo code during World War II and its use in several major battles of the war"--

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.

Explore the world of outer space by drawing an out-of-this world adventure. In this book paired with lively music, children learn to draw robots and aliens. 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.

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.

What shapes can your body make? Explore slow and bendy Creative Movement in Stretchy Shapes! Straight, Curved, and Twisty.

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!

Mina and her family head to their homeland of Transylvania for vacation. However, this is no vacation for Mina. Mina is a vampire who drinks beet juice instead of blood. How can she hide her secret when surrounded by vampires all day and night? And what is she going to do when she meets Dracula''s great-great-great-great grandson? Her friends are back home, but the Monster Heroes find a way to help Mina. A glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts complete this early chapter book.

In this humorous (and gross) retelling of the Greek myth, Perseus and his disgusting friends set out to pluck one of the snakes from Medusa''s head, before her baleful gaze turns them all to sludge.

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.

In this humorous (and gross) retelling of the classic Greek myth, Jason sets out to retrieve the funky royal fleece which his father, king of Iolcus, lost in a bet--but the heroes of Greece may not be able to stand the smell long enough to get it back from Colchis.

When you have a problem, where can you go for answers? The library! When Cyrus needs inspiration for a project, he and his friends join Ms. Gillian, the Specialist, on another Adventure in Makerspace. Can two nineteenth-century illustrators help them solve a twenty-first-century challenge? Join them to complete A Photo Journal Mission!