Rod Martinez

Many of us took American History in class, and if asked, probably few of us could pass a ten-question history trivia quiz; this is a common observation. To some, it was a class that was necessary to pass, while to others it was one of the most fun and fact-filled classes ever. Whether one likes American History or not, there will always be stories and facts that can fuel conversation at a party with debates and arguments. After all, there were originally supposed to be five presidents on Mt. Rushmore, right? Or were there (it's in the book)? The HWHH covers all kinds of trivia and facts but makes for a fun read for kids and adults alike. It is believed that schools and libraries would find it worthy of addition to their catalogs, but moms and dads may also want to buy one just for the sheer enjoyment of reading.

Powerfully Perplexing Presidential Profiles is a fun fact/trivia book on our United States Presidents from George Washington to Donald Trump, written in a fun, witty style, to make learning entertaining and enjoyable. The book includes a never before published timeline linking two presidents at the same time somewhere in history. Whether you like American History or not, you will find a wealth of stories and facts to be shared that could spark conversation or debate at any party. After all, George Washington’s kids were the first to play on the White House lawn right... or were they? This book covers a vast array of presidential trivia and facts, making it a fun read for kids and adults alike. A freelance writer of middle grade and young adult fiction, Rod Martinez grew up on Marvel Comics and The Twilight Zone. He also had a fascination with American History dating back to grade school. He is the author of The Juniors and regularly speaks at schools, conferences, and libraries promoting a love of the written word.

Powerfully Perplexing Presidential Profiles is a fun fact/trivia book on our United States Presidents from George Washington to Donald Trump, written in a fun, witty style, to make learning entertaining and enjoyable. The book includes a never before published timeline linking two presidents at the same time somewhere in history. Whether you like American History or not, you will find a wealth of stories and facts to be shared that could spark conversation or debate at any party. After all, George Washington’s kids were the first to play on the White House lawn right... or were they? This book covers a vast array of presidential trivia and facts, making it a fun read for kids and adults alike. A freelance writer of middle grade and young adult fiction, Rod Martinez grew up on Marvel Comics and The Twilight Zone. He also had a fascination with American History dating back to grade school. He is the author of The Juniors and regularly speaks at schools, conferences, and libraries promoting a love of the written word.

A haunted lake, a girl with a haunted past, and deaths in the family... something in the town of Old Indian Lake, Florida isn't right. Sierra has tragedy in her young life that most people would never know. Orphaned at a young age, she has only vague memories of her family. Sometimes they come in dreams, sometimes in visions. She was left alone, but Sierra was left with a gift--you could call it a legacy--and this legacy completely changed her life around. She's since moved away from the small Florida town with a haunted past, but now she can feel a calling, so she has to go back to Old Indian Lake, where her life changed forever and will do so again.

Eight year old Jamey Guy loves computers, detective shows and eating pizza. Celebrating the last day of school is what he and his friends are getting ready for, but a series of crimes in town has the grown-ups in fear. Someone needs to solve this mystery so they can all celebrate summer in peace. Will it be the police or Jamey who crack the case?

Mexican American Baseball in Kansas City highlights the standout teams and players in the greater Kansas City area and other communities in the Sunflower State. Following labor opportunities, Mexican immigrants proliferated in the region in the first decade of the 20th century. Eventually, they and their offspring settled in countless communities, including Kansas City, Topeka, Newton, Chanute, Emporia, Wellington, Wichita, Dodge City, and Garden City, and had extended family networks in Colorado, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Iowa. Baseball and softball in their own unique ways confronted discrimination and promoted the spirit for social equality. These remarkable photographs and wonderful memorabilia provide ample evidence and insight about those who loved the game.

Demons, trolls, ghosts, werewolves, a mysterious cassette tape, birthdays, camping, hiking, caves, cemeteries, poutine... QUESTION: What do the above have in common? ANSWER: All these themes (and more ) are contained in this book of 21 stories by 21 authors suitable for teens and adults.

How do you fight a powerful deadly storm that has your name written on it? Florida High School Junior Timothy Chapman had lost members of his family all throughout his childhood. One by one they died off until all that were left were him and his uncle. It wasn't natural causes, or crime or sickness that took them - they were each killed by a hurricane in different years. Timothy has finally come to realize that storms and his family don't mix, and after careful review - he's come to find out the supernatural reason why this is happening and it's nothing he can control. There is no escaping the next landfall. This revelation comes at a terrible time, because his uncle is sick...and a storm is brewing out in the Gulf of Mexico and headed straight for him. Can he survive the deadly onslaught coming his way?

Four school friends find something in the woods that has been hidden there for ages and never had contact with the outside world ...until they discovered it. And the small town of Lobo Cliff, Florida will never be the same. This is a case of "The boy who cried wolf" taken to the extreme as the 'thing' in the woods not only may be a menace to the town but also may be the only thing that can cure one of the friends from an illness that has no cure. But this cure can also turn him into a monster.

What happens when four tween BFFs get together? Anything! Really! Meet the Juniors (aptly named because they have their parents names): 'Derik' David Markum - saxophonist, auto-junkie and impulsive-adventurer with adrenaline running through his veins; Angela 'Christine' Lopez - leader-extraordinaire, nature-lover, texting-champion and hyper-talker; 'Marion' Katherine Morgan - the brains of the outfit (her dad works for NASA), computer-addict, animal-lover, laid back 'goody-goody' of the bunch, and classical pianist; and finally, but not least, 'Dylan' Rutherford Daniels - mild-mannered rich kid, yo-yo expert, comedian and master voice impersonator. Somehow, trouble always seems to find them, and NOT the other way around. They fight crime and solve mysteries. Their talents and character get them through most of it, but it's usually teamwork that saves the day. Danger is at their every step, but they manage to fight the bad guy and still make it through school.

Danica, a small town in Florida that was formed after the Civil War, is known for it's horrid history. What makes it worse is that the ghosts of its founders are still around looking for old confederate gold that they believe - if found - can bring them back to life. The Orphans (brought together by one linking fact - they are children of dead people) are a group of six kids with special skills. Led by Nikko - who can skip time and also has a weird connection with the dead - the friends find the cursed gold and have determined to keep it safe and secret. Yet they have a fierce battle brewing ahead against the likes of dead people, ghosts, and threats of kidnapping. People are dying in their town and this fact forces these fifth graders to take on a mystery that might very well make them the next victims, of the Curse of Danica.

"Could you be friends with someone you really didn't like?" Danielle lived the kind of life that most girls only dreamed about. She was called Princess at home and she was treated like a princess by everyone, except Heather in school. These two fifth graders didn't get along and didn't see anything alike, but Danielle's missing tiara would play an important role in proving that a princess and a 'commoner' could learn to get along through even the worst of differences. As it turns out, each of these girls will come to know that they need each other and that everyone around them will have to accept this friendship.

The Hulk, Sinatra, Pretty Boy - nicknames of three friends in the small Florida town of Cobra Lake. "Sinatra" is Olivia Kelly, cute, smart, talented and driven; "Pretty Boy" is Devin Yau, funny, athletic and addicted to CSI TV shows; "The Hulk" is Cassie Saunders and Cassie has a secret, and she promised herself she'd always keep it to herself. The eleven year old African-American elementary student has a mark on her wrist, it looks like a tattoo and she hides it by covering it with her watch, a watch that doesn't even work anymore. Cassie is the daughter of a very important man in town, but she wasn't born with the mark that looks like a cobra, it mysteriously appeared one day...the day her grandmother died. Bessie Saunders was a very well loved and known person in this small town, her death touched everybody. The three friends are on a mission to find out how she died and the only clue is the mark on Cassie's wrist.