Blake Hoena

Hold on tight Do you have what it takes to climb up a cliff face without a rope? Test your skills against the extreme--and dangerous--sport of extreme rock climbing. In this sport, one wrong step can be a long way down. Will you climb your way to victory?

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.

You've just been sent many thousands of years back in time. The climate is cold and the landscape is strange. The people you encounter look quite different than modern-day humans. But what worries you most are the fierce sabre-toothed cats and the giant woolly mammoths that roam the land. Do you think you have what it takes to survive the last ice age? Turn the pages to find out - only you can choose your fate in this interactive story!

The monstrous Medusa shows off her oh-so stinky snake-hair in this epically gross Greek myth retelling! Will Medusa tame her wretched mane or is her do's wretched stench set in stone? With wacky illustrations and descriptions at the end of how the story links to the original myth, this series will have mythology lovers and gross-out fans alike reading in legendary proportions.

Jason tracks down a funktified (seriously rotten!) fleece in this epically gross Greek myth retelling! Will the legendary hero prevail in his grotesque quest or will he totally stink? With wacky illustrations and descriptions at the end of how the story links to the original myth, this series will have mythology lovers and gross-out fans alike reading in legendary proportions.

In times of war, soldiers on the front lines must show their bravery. But acts of courage by some people aren't known until years after the fighting ends. From flying bombing missions in the dead of night, to tricking the enemy with fake encampments and unbreakable codes, to surviving horrific treatment by the enemy through sheer force of will, these incredible true tales will show how courage in war is often displayed by history's unsung heroes.

Do you have what it takes to freeski down a steep slope? Test your skills against the extreme--and dangerous--sport of big mountain skiing. In this sport, one false move can be deadly. Will you ride your way into victory?

Think campfire cooking stops at s'mores? Think again This handy guidebook provides tips and tricks to cooking up memorable meals in the great outdoors, including DIY dinners, satisfying snacks, and open-fire desserts. 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.

Have you ever wondered how the prince became a frog? Find out what happened from the green guy himself. Or hear the fairy's side of the story. Hop your way through three twisted takes on the classic fairy tale. Will YOU CHOOSE the path to your happily ever after?

You've just been sent many thousands of years back in time. The climate is cold and the landscape is strange. The people you encounter look quite different than modern-day humans. But what worries you most are the fierce saber-toothed cats and the giant wooly mammoths that roam the land. Do you think you have what it takes to survive the last ice age? Turn the pages to find out

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.

Hold on tight Do you have what it takes to climb up a cliff face without a rope? Test your skills against the extreme--and dangerous--sport of extreme rock climbing. In this sport, one wrong step can be a long way down. Will you climb your way to victory?

You've just been sent many thousands of years back in time. The climate is cold and the landscape is strange. The people you encounter look quite different than modern-day humans. But what worries you most are the fierce saber-toothed cats and the giant wooly mammoths that roam the land. Do you think you have what it takes to survive the last ice age? Turn the pages to find out

Ouch, my aching back In this story, a tiny pea can be a big problem. Navigate your way through three twisted versions of the classic fairy tale. Will YOU CHOOSE the path to your happily ever after?

Think campfire cooking stops at s'mores? Think again This handy guidebook provides tips and tricks to cooking up memorable meals in the great outdoors, including DIY dinners, satisfying snacks, and open-fire desserts. 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.

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 the late 1940s, the world watched as a small town in New Mexico was splashed across newspaper headlines. Reports of flying saucers crashing in the desert left people hungry for the truth. This graphic narrative presents first-hand eyewitness accounts and true military statements to tell that story. A timeline of events and theories behind the incident let readers make their own decisions on what they believe happened in the New Mexican desert.

The revelation of King Tutankhamun's tomb brought fame and glory to its discoverers. But as unlucky occurrences hit the crew, people wondered if it brought something more sinister as well. Through brightly colored illustrations, this graphic narrative examines the tomb's discovery and the grim events that followed. With aids including a timeline and possible theories, readers can draw their own conclusions about the mummy's curse in this thrilling narrative.

On a small farm in rural Tennessee, a mysterious spirit was tormenting a family. Quilts were pulled off beds, strange noises stomped through the house, and shoes were thrown across rooms. In this graphic narrative, real quotes from an account written by a family member help tell the story of this strange haunting, while other theories are presented to dispute the supernatural nature of the story. Do you believe in the Bell Witch?

Theseus wanders through a yucky, gunky maze in this epically gross Greek myth retelling Will the legendary hero survive the disgusting labyrinth, or will he get stuck in the muck? With wacky illustrations, true-to-tale back matter, and introductions by Michael Dahl himself, THE GROSS GREEK GODS series will have mythology lovers and gross-out fans alike reading in legendary proportions.