Blake Hoena

In this Classic Fable in Rhythm and Rhyme, a tiny mouse teaches a roaring lion an important lesson. How can someone so tiny help someone so strong? Find out when you sing along to The Lion and the Mouse Includes online music access.

Monster trucks combined with Greek myths create legendary stories for early readers. From Atlanta trying to prove she is the fastest truck in the world to Odysseus facing off with Cyclopes and Achilles in an epic competition, these stories will have readers racing to finish. High-powered art and short, action-packed chapters make the ThunderTrucks a win for everyone.

In this Classic Fable in Rhythm and Rhyme, a milkmaid has big plans for the money she'll make by selling her butter. But what happens when things go wrong? Find out when you sing along to The Milkmaid and Her Pail

In this Classic Fable in Rhythm and Rhyme, a cheerful grasshopper asks an ant to come and play. But the ant is too busy preparing for winter. What will the grasshopper do? Find out when you sing along to The Ant and the Grasshopper

In this Classic Fable in Rhythm and Rhyme, a young shepherd gets bored and plays a joke on his neighbors. But what happens when his joke becomes real? Find out when you sing along to The Boy Who Cried Wolf

In this Classic Fable in Rhythm and Rhyme, a hungry fox wants some juicy grapes. But they hang high up on a vine. Will he be able to reach them? Find out when you sing along to The Fox and the Grapes

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

When you have a problem, where can you go for answers? The library When Eliza and her friends join Ms. Gillian, the Specialist, on another Adventure in Makerspace, they find themselves in ancient Scythia. Can they help Alexander the Great win the Battle of Jaxartes in 329 BCE? Join them to complete Mission: Low Tech This graphic novel includes fun bonus features such as a theme song and author interview available through the free Capstone 4D app. A great way to add augmented reality to your reading experience

Even monsters get scared, and Will the ghost is beyond scared when he hears noises in his room after he goes to bed. A thump from under the bed and a thud from the closet lead Will to discover a human boy and girl in his bedroom He needs to get them out before his scary sister finds them. Will calls his friends and the Monster Heroes come to the rescue A glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts complete this early chapter book.

Vivid storytelling and authentic dialogue bring American history to life and place readers in the shoes of real people who experienced some of the most pivotal moments of the American Revolution. Battles such as Bunker Hill have begun to take their toll on both sides in the war. The Second Continental Congress meets and names George Washington as the commander in chief of the Continental Army. John Adams and Benjamin Franklin work to secure European allies in the fight against British rule. Readers dive into this history and make choices throughout that affect the outcome of the story. Scenarios are developed and lead up to choices, which the readers take to control the direction of the character and story. This format creates a unique and powerful experience for readers as they face the challenges and decisions that real people encountered.

It is really hard to be a good witch when your sisters are extra bad. Poor Linda catches her sisters hexing people again, and she knows she must stop them. But their hexes and spells are getting harder and harder to reverse. Thankfully Linda can count on her friends, knowing the Monster Heroes will help save the day. This early chapter book includes a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts.

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.

Atlanta is the fastest truck in the world, and she it out to prove it. It's not going to be easy with every hero and monster truck challenging her for the title. And with each race she wins, her challengers get more devious in their attempts to stop her. Mixing Greek myths and monster trucks makes the ThunderTrucks early chapter books perfect for young readers. A glossary, author and illustrator bios, and additional Greek myth information add to the fun.

When you have a problem, where can you go for answers? The library When Cyrus and his friends join Ms. Gillian, the Specialist, on another Adventure in Makerspace, they find themselves on Mars. Can they build a Mars rover of their own? Join them to complete Mission: Robotics This graphic novel includes fun bonus features such as a theme song and author interview available through the free Capstone 4D app. A great way to add augmented reality to your reading experience

When you have a problem, where can you go for answers? The library When Matt and his friends join Ms. Gillian, the Specialist, on another Adventure in Makerspace, they find themselves in a fairy-tale world. With the Big Bad Wolf and an angry witch on their trail, can they build their way out? Join them to complete Mission: 3-D Printing This graphic novel includes fun bonus features such as a theme song and author interview available through the free Capstone 4D app. A great way to add augmented reality to your reading experience

When you have a problem, where can you go for answers? The library When Codie and her friends join Ms. Gillian, the Specialist, on another Adventure in Makerspace, they find themselves lost in a maze, with a monster just around the corner Can they code their way out? Join them to complete Mission: Coding This graphic novel includes fun bonus features such as a theme song and author interview available through the free Capstone 4D app. A great way to add augmented reality to your reading experience

Jason is ready to win the famous golden fenders, but it's not going to be easy. He has to take on the likes of Perseus and The Hydra in a freestyle event. While he is doing wheelies and donuts, one evil official is trying to make sure Jason gets crushed by his completion. ThunderTrucks combines Greek mythology and monster trucks, using action-packed text in the early chapter book format to keep young readers racing to finish. A glossary, author and illustrator bios, and additional Greek myth information round out these exciting early chapter books.

Hercules and Theseus are trying to earn bragging rights of who is the best hero truck of all time. So they challenge each other to a race through the Underworld, the most dangerous place in the world. The obstacles and challenges they face are extra tough, and returning to Trolympia in one piece might be more important than winning. The ThunderTrucks early chapter book series has short chapters, bright art, additional Greek myth information, a glossary, and author and illustrator bios that will please both motorheads and mythology fans.

Odysseus along with the most famous hero monster trucks gather in the city of Troy to take part in an epic competition. The event includes racing, tug-of-war, and car crushing events. Odysseus will face fierce competition from the likes of Cyclopes and Achilles, but only one can win. With short, action-packed chapters and high-powered art, the ThunderTrucks will have motorheads and mythology fans alike shifting their reading habits into high gear. A glossary, author and illustrator bios, and additional Greek myth information round out these exciting early chapter books.

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.