Blake Hoena

Los teléfonos celulares permitieron que las personas se comunicaran desde cualquier lugar y los teléfonos inteligentes han transformado la manera en que compartimos información. Descubre los cambios históricos en la tecnología telefónica, y en las personas, que han dado forma a la comunicación moderna. Cell phones allowed people to connect on the go, and smartphones have transformed the way we share information. From the earliest landlines...

Gather round to hear of a devastating flood that washed across the lands - told from ancient myths around the world! Cleansing the World gathers seven diverse flood stories in one book so readers can discover the unique differences and surprising similarities between these world myths - all recreated in gripping graphic novel format. Dive into legends from various mythologies and traditions, including Indian, Incan, African, Aboriginal, and more....

Utah is a land of tall mountains and arid deserts. In 1869, the final spike of the transcontinental railroad was driven in Utah, connecting the east and west. Come learn all about the Beehive State in this title. Students will explore the history, geography, and industries of the state.

Nevada is a state of contrasts, with its sparsely populated landscapes and lively cities. Thousands of fortune-seekers first came to Nevada after the discovery of the Comstock Lode, a large silver deposit. Come learn the history of this mountain state and its wild landscapes. This book also covers festivals, local foods, wildlife, and more.

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?

The western state of Oklahoma is a beautiful land of hills, mountains, and wide-open plains. Students will learn about the Indian Removal Act, which forced many Native American tribes out of their homes in the east and to the lands of Oklahoma. They'll also discover the Land Race that earned Oklahomans the nickname of "Sooners." The book also features geography, festivals, and local foods.

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...

Watch the THESEUS monster truck face-off, bumper-to-bumper, against his meanest mechanical foe - BULLISTIC! Will he crush the competition or be bulled over? With short, action-packed chapters and high-powered art, the world's mightiest monster trucks - the ThunderTrucks - will have little motorheads and Greek mythology fans alike shifting their reading habits into high gear.

On a school field trip to the museum, Jess and Jaylen try to solve the mystery of a missing camera. This delightful set of beginning chapter books tells about the adventures of Jess and Jaylen. These two big-city neighbors have been friends since they were born, and now they're in third grade. Illustrated with funny, slightly cartoony art, these lighthearted, humorous stories are full of real-life challenges faced by sporty Jess and brainy Jaylen....

In this title, early fluent readers follow Greta as she plays goalie on her hockey team for the first time. Read along as Greta learns to work through her anxiety and have fun on the hockey rink. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about hockey using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...