New Releases by Ron Fontes

Ron Fontes is the author of Legendary Underdogs (2023), World's Finest Comics (1941-1986) #298 (2015), World's Finest Comics (1941-1986) #296 (2015), The Fifth Musketeer (2014), Twisted Journeys® (2012).

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Legendary Underdogs

release date: Aug 01, 2023
Legendary Underdogs
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?

World's Finest Comics (1941-1986) #298

release date: Dec 09, 2015
World's Finest Comics (1941-1986) #298
Enjoy this great comic from DC’s digital archive!

World's Finest Comics (1941-1986) #296

release date: Dec 02, 2015
World's Finest Comics (1941-1986) #296
Enjoy this great comic from DC’s digital archive!

The Fifth Musketeer

release date: Jan 01, 2014
The Fifth Musketeer
Seventeenth-century France is crawling with bandits, werewolves, and angry swordsmen. You''ve got the heart, but do you have the courage and brains to survive these dangers and become a musketeer? Every Twisted Journeys® graphic novel lets YOU control the action by choosing which path to follow. Which twists and turns will your journey take?

DK Readers L3: Abraham Lincoln

release date: Sep 21, 2009
DK Readers L3: Abraham Lincoln
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.

Casebook: Werewolves

release date: Jul 15, 2009
Casebook: Werewolves
The moon has long held our imagination as a mystical, powerful presence in the night sky. Does the presence of a full moon bespeak the reality of a transformation from human to beast? Is there a reason why a wolfu0092s howl makes us feel like something more sinister lurks in the forest? Readers of all abilities will be hypnotized by the gorgeous illustrations and straightforward narrative that explains the top-secret details about werewolves.

Casebook: Ghosts and Poltergeists

release date: Jul 15, 2009
Casebook: Ghosts and Poltergeists
When hard-hitting magazines like TIME run articles on the existence of ghosts, one starts to believe that theyu0092re real, even with lack of evidence. Videos can be altered, temperature spikes can occur through environmental phenomena, and sounds can be traced sub-harmonic causes. This bone-chilling graphic book takes a look at ghosts and poltergeists, and allows the reader to discern fact from fiction.

Casebook: The Bermuda Triangle

release date: Jul 15, 2009
Casebook: The Bermuda Triangle
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 canu0092t be denied. Readers will explore the gripping top-secret details about the triangle and decide for themselves as to its reality.

Casebook: The Loch Ness Monster

release date: Jul 15, 2009
Casebook: The Loch Ness Monster
The Loch Ness Monster is a creature believed to inhabit a lake in the Scottish Highlands. Most photos of Nessie have been debunked over the years, but Nessie enthusiasts point to anecdotal evidence and sonar readings as proof of the creatureu0092s existence. Your readers will dive into this entertaining and informative graphic book about Loch Ness and speculations on what really lurks in the deep, murky waters.

Casebook: Bigfoot

release date: Jul 15, 2009
Casebook: Bigfoot
The biped known as Bigfoot is sometimes spotted lurking in the forests of the Pacific Northwest. Scientists tend to discount these sightings and attribute many of them to the misidentification of other animals. Despite a lack of physical evidence, the facts remain that sightings happen with some frequency and commonalities. Reluctant readers will get snared by the easy-to-follow and fun graphic novel format. Is this creature a bear on its hind legs, a less evolved hominid, or something else entirely? Your readers can decide for themselves.

Graphic Myths and Legends: Sunjata

release date: Jul 10, 2009
Graphic Myths and Legends: Sunjata
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.

Casebook: Atlantis

release date: Jul 01, 2009
Casebook: Atlantis
A tremendous civilization, that may or may not have actually existed, may lurk in ruins beneath the waters between Spain, North Africa, and Central Americau0097or elsewhere by various accounts. New understandings of plate tectonics and studies have recently revived the long-enduring curiosity of the lost city of Atlantis. Readers will get to decide for themselves whether the discovery of a real Atlantis awaits humankind.

Sunjata

release date: Jan 01, 2008
Sunjata
A young hero who overcame the unthinkable rises to unite his people. Weak and silent, young Sunjata is unable to walk, unable even to pull a bow. But a prophesy foretold that his mother would bear a son who will become the mansa of all the Mande people—the greatest king ever to rule. Sunjata sets out to find the strength and courage to fulfill his birthright and to overcome the plotting of a rival queen and the sorcery of the terrible tyrant Sumanguru. Are the armies and magic that stand against him undefeatable? Can Sunjata become the leader his people need?

Demeter & Persephone

release date: Jan 01, 2008
Demeter & Persephone
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.

Graphic Myths and Legends

release date: Jan 01, 2008
Graphic Myths and Legends
This series of Graphic Universe titles brings to life some of the most enduring myths and legends from a variety of cultures. Action-packed and richly illustrated, the age-old stories will engage readers in a new way. Robust nonfiction back matter--including a discussion of the primary source research employed by the authors and artists--also make these books powerful learning resources.

El caballo de Troya : la caida de Troya : un mito Griego

release date: Nov 01, 2007

El caballo de Troya (The Trojan Horse)

release date: Aug 01, 2007
El caballo de Troya (The Trojan Horse)
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?

The Trojan Horse

release date: Sep 01, 2006
The Trojan Horse
In graphic novel format, tells how Greek goddesses began the Trojan War, and how it was ended by the Greeks with an ingenious plan.

Proteins

release date: Mar 01, 2006
Proteins
The popular Rookie Books expand their horizons - to all corners of the globe! With this series all about geography, emergent readers will take off on adventures to cities, nations, waterways, and habitats around the world...and right in their own backyards.

Rachel Carson

release date: Jan 01, 2005
Rachel Carson
Presents a brief look at the life of Rachel Carson

Ron and Justine Fontes Present Tales of the Terminal Diner

release date: May 01, 2004
Ron and Justine Fontes Present Tales of the Terminal Diner
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.

Israel

release date: Mar 01, 2004
Israel
Provides an introduction to Israel''s culture, geography, history, economy, government, and more.

Ireland

release date: Feb 01, 2004
Ireland
Describes the geography, history, culture, industry, and people of Ireland

Kenya

release date: Feb 01, 2004
Kenya
Describes the geography, history, culture, industry, and people of Kenya

Russia

release date: Feb 01, 2004
Russia
Describes the geography, history, culture, industry, and people of Russia

Wyoming

release date: Jan 02, 2003
Wyoming
Describes the history, people, geography, economy, government, state events and attractions, and social life and customs of Wyoming.

Delaware

release date: Jan 02, 2003
Delaware
Presents the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, social life and customs, state events and attractions, and notable people of Delaware.

France

release date: Jan 01, 2003
France
Describes the geography, history, culture, industry, and people of France
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