New Releases by Blake Hoena

Forget peanuts and Cracker Jacks!ÿNational LeagueÿBallparks now offer a dizzying array of edible options. These make-like stadium recipes give young chefs and sports fans a culinary road trip at home. From the famous fish tacos at the Giants?s AT&T Park in San Francisco to brats and cheese curds at the Brewers?s Tropicana Field, these diamond dishes are perfect for any seventh-inning stretch. Produced in partnership withÿSPORTSÿILLUSTRATED KIDS.

Forget peanuts and Cracker Jacks!ÿAmerican LeagueÿBallparks now offer a dizzying array of edible options. These make-like stadium recipes give young chefs and sports fans a culinary road trip at home. From Chicago-style hot dogs at the White Sox?s U.S. Cellular Field to a mouthwatering Cuban sandwich at the Tampa Bay Rays?s Tropicana Field, these diamond dishes are perfect for any seventh-inning stretch. Produced in partnership with SPORTSÿILLUSTRATED KIDS.

Peter Pan is a special boy. He can fly. He doesn''t grow old. And he comes from a magical island called Neverland. So when Peter shows up at the Darling household, Wendy and her brothers are all too eager to follow Peter on an adventure of a lifetime.

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.

Series part title from publisher''s website.

To fulfill his quest and erase a sorrowful past, the half-man, half-god Hercules was ordered to complete 12 difficult labors. From wrestling the Nemean Lion to capturing the Erymanthian boar, Hercules achieved the impossible and became a legendary hero of ancient mythology. Follow Hercules'' exciting adventure in graphic novel format.

Series part title from publisher''s website.

Introduces the most ferocious raptors to rule the skies, from ospreys to vultures to hawks, and describes what raptors'' lives are like as well as what sets them apart from other birds.

Lei and her friends are being pushed out of the public skatepark by a crew of older boys, but Lei does not want to ask for help from her older brother who has a temper--so despite her out-of-date skateboard and her friends'' reluctance, she challenges the bullies to a skate off.

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

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

Eek decides to make his brother Ack a pet out of snottle bugs.

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

From patches of dirt to gleaming turf, soccer is a game for all. Includes fun facts, maps and infographics, an illustrated diagram, a photo gallery, an interactive glossary, and more. Full color.

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.

Mississippi is named for the great river that forms its western border and sustains the state in many ways. Its floodplain is covered in thick, fertile soil that supports the growth of crops. The river also facilitates trade with other states. Read about the history, economy, and daily life of a Deep South state in this informative title.

It''s late August 2005, and a storm is brewing in the Gulf Coast. When it strikes, Hurricane Katrina will be one of the deadliest and most destructive storms in U.S. history especially for the residents of New Orleans, Louisiana, and Biloxi, Mississippi. Will you: Flee to the New Orleans Super Dome as floodwaters surge through the city? Try to save your home along the floodwalls near Lake Pontchartrain? Attempt to ride out the storm at your home in Biloxi, Mississippi? Everything in this book happened to real people. And YOU CHOOSE what you do next. The choices you make could lead you to survival or to death.