Bøger af Matt Doeden

Decades after her death, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo remains an icon for Chicanos as well as for the feminist and LGBTQ+ movements. Read about her life as an artist and political activist.

"Get your heart pumping with the extreme sport of white-water kayaking. Struggling and reluctant Spanish readers will discover the skills and equipment needed to paddle through rough rapids. Includes a table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index. Translated into North American Spanish"--

Could you vault over a brick wall? Imagine landing the huge jump. Then it's on to the next obstacle. Leaping over stairs. Flipping over ledges. Big jumps and acrobatic moves. What a rush! Parkour and freerunning are full of thrills, adventures, and no shortage of dangers. Struggling and reluctant readers get detailed knowledge of the skills and equipment needed to succeed at these extreme sports. Action-packed photography, leveled text, and infographics galore make for high-interest pleasure reading. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension.

Would you have the guts to enter a BMX event? Fast-paced bike races. Crazy jumps off huge ramps. Dirt flying everywhere. What a rush! BMX racing and freestyle are full of thrills, adventures, and no shortage of dangers. Struggling and reluctant readers get detailed knowledge of the skills and equipment needed to succeed at this extreme sport. Action-packed photography, leveled text, and infographics galore make for high-interest pleasure reading. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension.

Tells the story of the American patriot troops during the Revolutionary War while wintering in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.

A biography telling the life story of George Washington, the leader of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, and the first president of the United States. Written in graphic-novel format.

In this action-packed graphic novel, witness the discovery of gold at John Sutter's mill in 1848. Eye-popping, comic book-style artwork and easy-to-read, nonfiction text offer an appealing, accessible alternative for struggling and reluctant readers or any graphic novel fan. An additional information section provides key facts and further understanding, making this book a must-have in any home, classroom, or library.

Award-winning author Matt Doeden explores the ways that sports have always had an impact on society.

Youre lost amid dangerous, unseen predators after your plane crashes in the Amazon jungle. By parachuting out of the plane, you landed safely, but youre all alone with little food and water. Do you, Take off in search of rescue? Build a camp and try to signal rescuers? Head toward where you believe the downed plane and your pilot may have landed? Experience the life or death dilemmas of being lost in the jungle. YOU CHOOSE what youll do next. The choices you make will either lead you to safety or to doom.

Power, agility and speed combine to make sports cars fascinating. Learn about the engines, aerodynamics and the most popular sports cars today. See these sleek machines and decide for yourself which one you would want to test drive.Easy-to-read text combined with high-action, high-impact photos makes this book perfect for reluctant and/or struggling readers.

Dirt bike racers soar over jumps and race through mud to the finish line. From motocross and supercross tracks to freestyle motocross, see dirt bikes in action and learn about the design that makes it possible for bikes and their riders to get big air.Easy-to-read text combined with high-action, high-impact photos makes this book perfect for reluctant and/or struggling readers.

Monster trucks do more than just crush cars. They race, spin, bounce and sometimes even crash. See monster trucks in action as they tear up muddy arenas. Learn about the first monster truck and today''s tough monster truck engines.Easy-to-read text combined with high-action, high-impact photos makes this book perfect for reluctant and/or struggling readers.

¿Es un león? ¿Es un águila? NO, ¡es un grifo, el rey volador de las bestias! Esta criatura de fantasía tiene plumas lustrosas, alas poderosas y el corazón y cuerpo de un león. Te has preguntado, ¿qué come un grifo? ¿Cómo combate el mal? ¿Dónde vive? ¡No busques más! Con ilustraciones impresionantes y texto objetivo, este libro te llevará por una noble aventura para aprender sobre los grifos.