The Karate Class Mystery


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When someone takes Justin's karate belt, his friends in Invisible Inc. try to determine a motive as they investigate the mystery.




The Snack Attack Mystery


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Chip, an invisible boy, and his friends investigate the mysterious disappearance of yogurt-covered raisins, mixed nuts, and ginger snaps from their classroom.




The Schoolyard Mystery


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Chip, an invisible boy, and his friends solve the mystery of who took the school ball from the playground




Karate Kids


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Gi? Ready! Belt? Ready! Let’s go! It’s karate time. HAI-YAH! Join Maya and all her friends as they get together at the dojo for their Saturday karate class! There are moves to remember, blocks to practice, and punches to perfect. Maya is a white belt, which means she’s still a beginner, but with focus, balance, and determination — and a little help from her friends — can she show Sensei what she’s got? Written and illustrated by Holly Sterling, a karate champion and teacher, this is a joyful and uplifting celebration of the sport and a must-have primer for any child hoping to be a karate kid one day.




The Creepy Computer Mystery


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Three friends who call themselves "Invisible Inc." must solve a mystery when they receive a cryptic e-mail.




Sensei


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In every case, the modus operandi is the same, and the only clue available is a cryptic message scrawled on the wall bearing the signature "Ronin" - the Japanese name for a masterless samurai. Connor Burke, a part-time college teacher with a passion for the martial arts, is called in to help out with the investigation by his brother, an NYPD detective. With the help of his teacher, the master warrior Yamashita Sensei, Burke begins to follow the trail of clues that stretches across time and place, ultimately confronting his own fears, his sense of honor, and the ruthless killer who calls himself "Ronin". Combining the exotic world of the Japanese martial arts with the gritty nuts-and-bolts aspects of a murder investigation, Sensei is a fast-paced, riveting thriller that explores the links between people as they struggle for mastery, identity, and a sense of belonging.




Parents' Night Fright


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Charlene's story is voted best in the class, but when she goes to read it at Parent's Night, it has vanished from her folder.




Tribute: Bruce Lee


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Actor, Teacher, Philosopher, Icon. These are just a few of the words that describe the most influential martial artist of all time: Bruce Lee. Immortal Dragon: Bruce Lee follows Bruce's life from his infancy starting out as a child actor to his tragic death and posthumous superstardom.




Kylie Kangaroo's Karate Kickers


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Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Ka-pow! Kylie Kangaroo is ready to let her kickers fly at Koora’s karate club. There’s just one tricky trick—will Kylie ever learn to break a brick?




A Killing Art


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The eagerly anticipated updated return of a bestselling martial arts classic The leaders of Tae Kwon Do, an Olympic sport and one of the worldÍs most popular martial arts, are fond of saying that their art is ancient and filled with old dynasties and superhuman feats. In fact, Tae Kwon Do is as full of lies as it is powerful techniques. Since its rough beginnings in the Korean military 60 years ago, the art empowered individuals and nations, but its leaders too often hid the painful truths that led to that empowerment „ the gangsters, secret-service agents, and dictators who encouraged cheating, corruption, and murder. A Killing Art: The Untold History of Tae Kwon Do takes you into the cults, geisha houses, and crime syndicates that made Tae Kwon Do. It shows how, in the end, a few key leaders kept the art clean and turned it into an empowering art for tens of millions of people in more than 150 countries. A Killing Art is part history and part biography „ and a wild ride to enlightenment. This new and revised edition of the bestselling book contains previously unnamed sources and updated chapters.