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The Fire Station: A 4D Book
Blake A. Hoena
Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2018)Text and photographs take readers on a visit to the fire station, including descriptions of the things and people found there. This book includes a video, which launches via a 4D app.
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Washington, D.C.
Blake Hoena
Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Washington, D.C"--
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The Hubble Space Telescope
Blake Hoena
Paperback (Epic, Aug. 1, 2017)The Hubble Space Telescope is a lens for discovering the hidden secrets of outer space. The tool has zoomed in on unknown galaxies! This book gives young readers a close-up of the Hubble Space Telescope, showing off its mirrors, cameras, solar panels, and more.
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Kansas: The Sunflower State
Blake Hoena
Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)Glance at a map, and it's easy to notice the central location of Kansas. In fact, a stone shaft in a pasture in north-central Kansas marks the geographic center of the contiguous United States. For this reason, the state has been referred to as "Midway, U.S.A." See what else Kansas is known for in this fun and informative title.
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Surviving the Le Mans Auto Race: An Interactive Extreme Sports Adventure
Blake Hoena
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2017)The Le Mans auto race in France is a true test of endurance, and as you sit behind the wheel of a high-powered racecar, you're in control. The decisions you make may take you across the finish line as a champion--or send you careening off course. Will you find a way to win--or even survive? YOU CHOOSE how this adventure story ends.
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Campfire Crisis: A Choice Chapter Book
Blake Hoena
Paperback (Lake 7 Creative, April 1, 2013)You are camping with your parents and two best friends. Pick your supplies, pack your bags, and have fun. But your outing turns dangerous when you get caught in the middle of a forest fire! Do you know what to do? Put your survival skills to the test. If you make good decisions, you might rescue your friends from the Campfire Crisis! For parents and teachers, it can be hard to find the right books for kids. This interactive, all-ages chapter book is a great introduction to problem-solving, decision-making and camping.
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Vampires and Veggies
Blake Hoena
Paperback (Capstone Global Library Ltd, Dec. 1, 2016)Mina is a vibrant, veggie-eating vampire who hates blood. As you can imagine, this is a problem. Mina's parents invite humans to dinner to test Mina's vampire skills. Find out if Mina is able to keep her secret in this early chapter book.
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Fighting for Independence: An Interactive American Revolution Adventure
Blake Hoena
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2018)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.
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Space Shuttles
Blake Hoena
Paperback (Epic, Aug. 1, 2017)Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavor. Though space machines, NASA's shuttles were all named after famous ships. This low-level title fuels reading interest for the most reluctant students by presenting an assortment of fun facts about the shuttles that took astronauts on famous space adventures.
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Mississippi: The Magnolia State
Blake Hoena
Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)Mississippi is named for the great river that forms its western border and sustains the state in many ways. Its floodplain is covered in thick, fertile soil that supports the growth of crops. The river also facilitates trade with other states. Read about the history, economy, and daily life of a Deep South state in this informative title.
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Hurricane Katrina: An Interactive Modern History Adventure
Blake Hoena
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2014)It's late August 2005, and a storm is brewing in the Gulf Coast. When it strikes, Hurricane Katrina will be one of the deadliest and most destructive storms in U.S. history especially for the residents of New Orleans, Louisiana, and Biloxi, Mississippi. Will you: Flee to the New Orleans Super Dome as floodwaters surge through the city? Try to save your home along the floodwalls near Lake Pontchartrain? Attempt to ride out the storm at your home in Biloxi, Mississippi? Everything in this book happened to real people. And YOU CHOOSE what you do next. The choices you make could lead you to survival or to death.
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The Zoo: A 4D Book
Blake A. Hoena
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2018)Text and photographs take readers on a visit to the zoo including descriptions of the things, people, and animals found there. This book includes a video, which launches via a 4D app.
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