John Rocco Knihy

Bohové z Olympu se bouří! Dvanáctiletého kluka Percyho Jacksona čeká vyhazov ze školy a další trampoty na sebe nenechávají dlouho čekat. Najednou kolem něj začínají ožívat bytosti ze starých řeckých bájí. Z učitelky matematiky je rázem krvelačná příšera, z Percyho kamaráda se vyklube satyr a jeho otec je jedním z olympských bohů. Většina z nich má na Percyho spadeno, podezírají ho z krádeže blesku – mocné zbraně nejvyššího boha Dia. Percy a jeho přátelé mají jen 10 dní na to, aby blesk našli a vrátili, uklidnili náladu na Olympu a zabránili osudné válce bohů. K úspěchu výpravy ale nestačí jenom chytit pravého zloděje…

Who cut off Medusa's head? Who was raised by a she-bear? Who tamed Pegasus? It takes a demigod to know, and Percy Jackson can fill you in on the all the daring deeds of Perseus, Atalanta, Bellerophon, and the rest of the major Greek heroes. Told in the funny, irreverent style readers have come to expect from Percy, (I've had some bad experiences in my time, but the heroes I'm going to tell you about were the original old school hard luck cases. They boldly screwed up where no one had screwed up before. . .) and enhanced with vibrant artwork by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco, this story collection will become the new must-have classic for Rick Riordan's legions of devoted fans--and for anyone who needs a hero. So get your flaming spear. Put on your lion skin cape. Polish your shield and make sure you've got arrows in your quiver. We're going back about four thousand years to decapitate monsters, save some kingdoms, shoot a few gods in the butt, raid the Underworld, and steal loot from evil people. Then, for dessert, we'll die painful tragic deaths. Ready? Sweet. Let's do this.

If you like horror shows, bloodbaths, lying, stealing, backstabbing and cannibalism, then read on . . . Who could tell the true stories of the gods of Olympus better than modern-day demigod? In this whirlwind tour of Greek mythology, Percy Jackson gives his personal take on the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece - and reveals the truth about how they came to rule the world. Rick Riordan is the myth master.

One hot summer night in the city, all the power goes out. The TV shuts off and a boy wails, "Mommm!" His sister can no longer use the phone, Mom can't work on her computer, and Dad can't finish cooking dinner. What's a family to do? When they go up to the roof to escape the heat, they find the lights--in stars that can be seen for a change--and so many neighbors it's like a block party in the sky! On the street below, people are having just as much fun--talking, rollerblading, and eating ice cream before it melts. The boy and his family enjoy being not so busy for once. They even have time to play a board game together. When the electricity is restored, everything can go back to normal . . . but not everyone likes normal. The boy switches off the lights, and out comes the board game again. Using a combination of panels and full bleed illustrations that move from color to black-and-white and back to color, John Rocco shows that if we are willing to put our cares aside for a while, there is party potential in a summer blackout.

Heart-stopping thrills and raucous fun from Whoopi Goldberg in her first book--an illustrated urban fairy tale for kids of all ages. Young Alice has won a fantastic prize worth big bucks that she's sure will change her life forever. But first, she has to claim it--in person--in the big city. Take off with Alice, her misfit pal Robin, and their invisible rabbit friend on a wild and wacky journey. Illustrated in full color.Unpaged.

The narrative highlights the life and contributions of British naturalist David Attenborough, emphasizing his passion for wildlife and the environment. It showcases his dedication to advocating for the preservation of Earth's natural habitats, making it an inspiring read for young audiences. Through vivid illustrations, the book aims to educate children about the importance of protecting the planet and the wonders of nature.

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