New Releases by Ron Fontes

"Discover tales of heroes who defied incredible odds. Featuring a story of Ali Baba (an Arabian tale) and of Sunjata (a West African legend)"--

Enjoy this great comic from DC’s digital archive!

Enjoy this great comic from DC’s digital archive!

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?

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?

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 canu0092t be denied. Readers will explore the gripping top-secret details about the triangle and decide for themselves as to its reality.

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.

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.

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.

Readers are in for a riveting ride as they follow the irresistible narrative and details about unidentified flying objects and alien encounters. Is there life in outer space and have they made contact already, or are we the victims of our own incredible imagination and hoaxes? Each graphic panel invites wondrous consideration and curiosities, allowing readers of all abilities to enjoy and learn.

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.

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.

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?

6 PACK, PART OF MITOS Y LEYENDAS EN VINETAS (GRAPHIC MYTHS AND LEGENDS)

"Woody was used to being top dog in Andys room but when the space-age Buzz Lightyear arrived, he found he had a few lessons to learn about being a leader."--Provided by publisher.

A retelling, in graphic novel form, of the myth of the Trojans who discover a gift of a giant horse from their Greek enemies.

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?

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?

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.

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.

Presents the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, social life and customs, state events and attractions, and notable people of Delaware.

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