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1) Kung fu kid
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Stu likes to help people by using his karate skills to chop things. But sometimes, he chops the wrong things. Readers will admire this fun story with leveled text"--
Author
Series
Peasprout Chen volume 1
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Peasprout Chen dreams of becoming a legend of wu liu, the deadly and beautiful art of martial arts figure skating. As the first students from the rural country of Shin to attend Pearl Famous Academy of Skate and Sword, Peasprout and her little brother, Cricket, have some pretty big skates to fill. They soon find themselves in a heated competition for top ranking. Tensions rise when the dazzling pearl buildings of the academy are vandalized, and outsider...
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Black Belt Bunny is good at sidekicks, backflips, and air chops, but when told he must learn to make a salad, he resists, only to be unexpectedly empowered by himself and the narrator"--
Author
Series
Peasprout Chen volume 2
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Second book in a Taiwanese-inspired middle-grade fantasy series about a young girl's quest to become a champion of Wu Liu, an art form that blends figure skating with martial arts"--
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Award-winning author Ying Compestine reimagines the classic fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood" from a Chinese perspective By now, you have probably heard the old folk tale about a girl in a red cape. The truth is that the story took place here in China, there wasn’t a woodsman, and I, the gentle wolf, certainly was not the one who ate them. Here is the real story. This is not the story you think you know. In this version of the classic fairy...
Author
Series
Bunjitsu Bunny volume 2
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As Isabel, the best bunjitsu artist in her class, continues to practice her skills, she also grows in her understanding of how to use her strongest weapon--her mind.
Author
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this twist on "The Three Little Pigs" tale, Pig One and Two neglect their ninja school martial arts training and are no match for the wolf, but Pig Three's practice and dedication saves the day. Includes glossary of Japanese martial arts terms.
9) Gamer
Author
Series
Virtual Kombat volume 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Street kid Scott jumps at the chance to be a Virtual Kombat gamer. if he can battle his way up the ranks, the ultimate prize will be his. But then his friend Kate goes missing in the battle arena, and Scott's dream turns into a nightmare"--Publisher's description.
Author
Series
Publisher
Marvel Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Shang-Chi lives in San Francisco and works at a bakery but he has a secret: he is a master of martial arts! Shang-Chi was raised in China and was taught all about his father's five schools of fighting to become the champion of the hand school. Eventually he uses his martial arts skills to become an Avenger - and a super hero." -- adapted from Amazon.com
11) Cyborg
Author
Series
Virtual Kombat volume 3
Publisher
Barrington Stoke
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Scott and his gang of techno-hackers might have destroyed the deadly online game Virtual Kombat, but they're far from safe. No longer hosted in virtual reality, there's only one place for the brutal battle to go - VK will be played in the real world, and Scott's tech skills won't help him now. This is no longer just a game ...Don't miss-out on all the action! Catch up on the story so far in Gamer and Virus.Information for Adults"--www.barringtonstoke.co.uk....
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this adaptation of the traditional Gingerbread man, Ninjabread Man escapes the Sensei, and defeats Ninja Bear, Ninja Snake and Ninja Mouse, only to be eaten by the clever Ninja Fox.
13) I am Zuko
Author
Series
Publisher
Golden Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Prince Zuko thinks the only way to restore his honor is to capture the Avatar and help his father conquer the four nations... but is that truly the best thing for the world, or for himself? Based on Nickelodeon's animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender, this Little Golden Book follows Zuko's emotional journey from exiled Fire Nation Prince to firebending master. Illustrated in the signature Little Golden Books style, it's perfect for children...
14) Virus
Author
Series
Virtual Kombat volume 2
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Scott nearly died playing Virtual Kombat--the virtual-reality fighting game that risks the lives of street kids for profit. Now Scott's being hunted by Wasp drones! While on the run, he meets a gang of techno-hackers who share his wish to destroy VK. They've developed a virus that could do the job, but to implant it, Scott has to reenter the arena and risk being trapped inside the game forever"--Publisher's description.
Series
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Young readers will love venturing into the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender with this Step 4 Step into Reading leveled reader collection! Based on season three of the fan-favorite animated series, children will enjoy reading about how Aang disguises himself as a Fire Nation kid to go to school, Team Avatar makes new friends with a group of Earth nomads, and Sokka finds his strength. This collection is great for children ages 6 to 9 who love Avatar...
16) I am Katara
Author
Series
Publisher
Golden Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Meet Katara of the Northern Water Tribe, a fierce waterbender, loyal sister, and devoted friend. Follow her journey as she travels with Avatar Aang across the world and uses her bravery, compassion, and intelligence to take on their enemies in the Fire Nation. Illustrated in the signature Little Golden Books style, it's perfect for children ages 2 to 5 and Avatar superfans of all ages!
Author
Series
Flat Stanley's worldwide adventures volume 3
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Flat Stanley mails himself to Japan to visit his hero, martial arts movie star Oda Nobu, and becomes his personal ninja.
Publisher
Dark Horse Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"When Katara and Sokka return home to the Southern Water Tribe, they are shocked to that it has gone from a small village to a bustling city! Malina, a Northerner, is behind the change and plans to unify the Water Tribes, but Gilak, a Southerner, leads a fierce rebellion to stop her. In the face of these two opposing tribes, Katara will have to make peace with her nostalgia and mistrust to save the home she loves from being permanently torn apart."--...
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