Books with author Ron Fontes

A tremendous civilization, that may or may not have actually existed, may lurk in ruins beneath the waters between Spain, North Africa, and Central America—or elsewhere by various accounts. New understandings of plate tectonics and studies have recently revived the long-enduring curiosity of the lost city of Atlantis. Readers will get to decide for themselves whether the discovery of a real Atlantis awaits humankind.

This is a 48-page retelling of the Paramount film starring Johnny Depp, Abigail Breslin and Bill Nighy, releasing Spring 2011. It is suitable for children aged 4 to 8 years old. An unlikely chameleon hero saves the day in this hilarious, Wild West movie storybook adaptation of "Rango", Paramount's animated family feature film which releases Spring, 2011. In this 48-page retelling of the film, a pet chameleon named Rango is stranded in the desert and finds his way to Dirt, a tumbleweeds town outside Las Vegas inhabited by hundreds of gun-slinging, ten gallon hat-wearing critters. Lost and lonely, Rango bravely straps on a pair of chaps and tells a tall tale that convinces the towns folk to appoint him sheriff. Unfortunately, Rango blew into Dirt just as the town's water supply is inexplicably shut off - and the bank's reserves have been robbed. Everyone is counting on Rango to save the day and before he knows it, he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime, rounds up a posse and confronts the Wild West's outlaws as he tries to out the unlikely villain and restore water to Dirt. This slap-stick, high-noon showdown features full-colour photos, as well as the behind-the-scenes sketches and artwork used to create the special effects from the movie.

Vampires have long captured peoples imaginations through books, movies, and even hit television shows. What is really going on with these bat-like beings that sleep in coffins and subsist on human blood? This book delves into the mystery, legends, and origins of these bizarre creatures. Your readers can decide for themselves about the existence of vampires and whether they should stock up on garlic and wooden stakes.