Books with author Matthew K. Manning

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Martial artist? Tech genius? Social media star? Barbara Gordon grew up idolizing Batman, the masked vigilante who protected her home of Gotham City. As she got older, she realized that one person wasn't enough to protect all the people of Gotham from the city's widespread crime-and she was ready to step up and help. But how did Barbara become Batgirl? How does she use technology to fight crime? What super-villains has she encountered? In this illustrated biography full of character profiles and fast facts, you'll learn everything you should know about the girl behind the mask.

Xander discovers a new magical creature - millions of them, actually! In this adventure, a swarm of insects threatens the Montgomery Orchard and twelve-year-old Xander's fruitful summer job. Luckily, the so-called bugs aren't actually bugs. Unluckily, they're miniature, unicorn-hating, insect fairies from the magical world of Pegasia! If Xander and his team of Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns can't rid the orchard of these no-good fairies, their secret will be blown quicker than a stomach-load of full-spectrum chunks. Plump-full of grotesquely delightful characters and fantastical realms, Xander and the Rainbow-Barfing Unicorns, from writer Matthew K. Manning (Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures) is so epic it'll make you wanna puke.

Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang are excited when they're invited to be guest judges at an annual costume contest in Salem, Massachusetts. But when the party is crashed by two terrifying witches, chaos unfolds among the trick-or-treaters. The Gang begins to investigate and quickly discovers there is more than one spooky suspect in Salem. To solve the You Choose mystery, readers decide which path to follow, uncovering twists and turns along the way. A glossary and Scooby-Doo jokes make this a fun and educational read.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. What was Bruce Wayne's childhood like? Why does he dress up like a bat? What compels him to protect Gotham City? How did he become the world's greatest detective? Who are his most trusted allies and fearsome foes? In this biography--complete with black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and fact boxes--young readers will delight in learning the complete history of Gotham's fearless protector.