Joan Holub

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About Joan Holub

Joan is a NY Times bestselling children's author, with books starring goddessgirls, poodles, a superhero zero, and even a red pencil, in stories about friendship, girl-power, mythology, and other universally important stuff:
* I AM THE SHARK, a picture book with heart, facts, & humor
* GODDESS GIRLS series - a middle school spin on Greek Mythology, co-author Suzanne Williams
* THIS LITTLE TRAILBLAZER; THIS LITTLE ARTIST; THIS LITTLE DREAMER; THIS LITTLE PRESIDENT & more -- a fun NF board book series
* ZERO THE HERO - a picture book illus by NYTimes bestselling Tom Lichtenheld
* MIGHTY DADS, a picture book illus by James Dean
* MIGHTY MOMS, a board book illus by Joyce Wan
* LITTLE GODDESS GIRLS early chapter bk series (ages 5-7)
* THUNDER GIRLS a middle school spin on Norse mythology
* SHAMPOODLE
* BALLET STARS
* WHO WAS BABE RUTH? / WHAT IS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY?
* LITTLE RED WRITING, a picture book, 3 starred reviews + 4 notable lists
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What Was the Gold Rush? (What Was?) Feb 7, 2013

by Joan Holub , Who HQ , Tim Tomkinson

( 315 )

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In 1848, gold was discovered in California, attracting over 300,000 people from all over the world, some who struck it rich and many more who didn't. Hear the stories about the gold-seeking "forty-niners!" With black-and white illustrations and sixteen pages of photos, a nugget from history is brought to life!

Other Formats: Library Binding , Paperback

What Were the Salem Witch Trials? (What Was?) Aug 11, 2015

by Joan Holub , Who HQ , Dede Putra

( 401 )

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Something wicked was brewing in the small town of Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. It started when two girls, Betty Parris and Abigail Williams, began having hysterical fits. Soon after, other local girls claimed they were being pricked with pins. With no scientific explanation available, the residents of Salem came to one conclusion: it was witchcraft! Over the next year and a half, nineteen people were convicted of witchcraft and hanged while more languished in prison as hysteria swept the colony. Author Joan Holub gives readers and inside look at this sinister chapter in history.

Other Formats: Library Binding , Paperback

Shampoodle (Step into Reading) May 4, 2011

by Joan Holub , Tim Bowers

( 907 )

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It's picture day at the dog park. But before the first photo can be taken, an exuberant pack of pups needs a bit of grooming. So they’re off to Shampoodle, the local pet salon, where the eager dogs simply cannot sit still. And when some curious cats stop by, things go from messy to mayhem. Shampoodle is perfect for animal lovers and children who are just starting to read on their own, taking their cues from lively art and bubbly, rhymed text.

Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Other Formats: Library Binding , Paperback

Persephone the Grateful (Goddess Girls Book 26) Dec 1, 2020

by Joan Holub , Suzanne Williams

( 25 )

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Authors Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams put a modern spin on classic Greek myths with the Goddess Girls series. Follow the ins and outs of divine social life at Mount Olympus Academy, where godddessgirls and godboys have adventures and hone their mythical skills!After meeting a water naiad named Minthe in the gloomy Underworld, Persephone feels especially grateful for the happy life she leads. In contrast, Minthe has to guard the stinky river Cocytus with no friends around!When the students of Mount Olympus Academy are challenged to a geo-dashing competition on Earth, Persephone wants to win! But it turns out that Minthe envies Persephone. And when the competition takes the MOA team to the Underworld, Minthe shows her true colors and causes big trouble. Can Persephone figure out how to save her friends and become a friend to Minthe? This is book #26 in the Goddess Girls series. Each book can be read as a standalone. Enjoy!

Other Formats: Hardcover , Paperback

Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom (Heroes in Training Book 1) Aug 7, 2012

by Joan Holub , Suzanne Williams , Craig Phillips

( 81 )

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After pulling a magical thunderbolt from a stone, ten-year-old Zeus goes on the adventure of a lifetime in this thrilling start to a brand-new series!The terrible Titans—merciless giants who enjoy snacking on humans—have dominated the earth and put the world into chaos. But their rule is about to be put to the test as a group of young Olympians discover their powers and prepare to righteously rule the universe....

Ten-year-old Zeus is mystified (and super-annoyed) by the fact that he keeps getting hit by lightening. Every. Single. Year. He also longs for adventure, as he has never been far from the cave where he grew up.

Zeus gets his wish—and a lot more than he bargained for—when he is kidnapped by dangerous, giant Titans! In self-defense, Zeus grabs the first thing he sees—an actual thunderbolt he pulls from a stone that is covered in mysterious markings. Zeus is the only one who can decipher the markings, and sets off on a quest to rescue his fellow Olympians from the evil Cronus. Armed with his trusty thunderbolt (named Bolt, of course), Zeus is on an adventure of a lifetime—and a journey to fulfill his destiny as King of the Gods.

Other Formats: Audible Audiobook , Hardcover , Paperback , Audio CD

Groundhog Weather School: Fun Facts About Weather and Groundhogs Dec 5, 2013

by Joan Holub , Kristin Sorra

( 86 )

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Welcome to Groundhog Weather School!

Ever wonder where Groundhog Day first began? Want to know the reason why we have different weather seasons? Curious about how some plants and animals can help predict the weather? Learn the answers to these questions and many more at Groundhog Weather School!

This clever story—starring a cast of lovable groundhog characters—is a fresh, informative, and fun look at Groundhog Day through the eyes of the animals who are the stars of it each year.

Other Formats: Hardcover , Paperback

Who Was Babe Ruth? (Who Was?) Jan 5, 2012

by Joan Holub , Who HQ , Ted Hammond

( 690 )

$4.99

Just in time for baseball season!

Babe Ruth came from a poor Baltimore family and, as a kid, he was a handful. It was at a reform school that Babe discovered his talent for baseball, and by the age of nineteen, he was on his way to becoming a sports legend. Babe was often out of shape and even more often out on the town, but he had a big heart and an even bigger swing! Kids will learn all about the Home Run King in this rags-to- riches sports biography. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, a true sports legend is brought to life.

Other Formats: Library Binding , Paperback

This Little President: A Presidential Primer Jan 12, 2016

by Joan Holub , Daniel Roode

( 813 )

$7.49

Learn all about the US presidents with this fun and colorful board book perfect for leaders-in-training!

Leading our country.
Helping you and me.
Keeping all fifty states
safe, happy, and free.

Little presidents have a great big job.

Now even the youngest patriots can learn about America’s presidential history with this bright and playful board book. Highlighting ten of the most memorable presidents—and featuring all forty-four on the last page—parents and presidents-in-training alike will love sharing this fun primer full of age-appropriate facts, leadership skills, and White House history.

Other Formats: Paperback , Board book

Nyx the Mysterious (Goddess Girls Book 22) Apr 4, 2017

by Joan Holub , Suzanne Williams

( 31 )

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The mysterious Nyx, Goddess of Night, enrolls at Mount Olympus Academy in this twenty-second Goddess Girls adventure!

Being the goddess of night is not as easy as it seems-after all, Nyx is in the constant shadow of Eos, Goddess of Light. When Nyx has the chance to go to MOA as an Unsung Hero, she thinks she can finally shine in her own way. But Principal Zeus is so scared of the darkness Nyx brings, he still sleeps with a nightlight! And her arrival seems to bring on more nightmares than sweet dreams. Can Nyx convince everyone that a little darkness is a good thing?

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Athena the Brain (Goddess Girls Book 1) Mar 25, 2010

by Joan Holub , Suzanne Williams

( 167 )

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In Athena the Brain, Athena always knew she was smart and special, but she didn’t realize that she was a goddess! When she’s whisked away to Mount Olympus Academy, she worries about fitting in and dealing with her dad (Zeus). Luckily, she meets the Goddess Girls and finds the best friends she’s ever had.

Other Formats: Audible Audiobook , Hardcover , Paperback , Audio CD

Athena the Proud (Goddess Girls Book 13) Apr 29, 2014

by Joan Holub , Suzanne Williams

( 92 )

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Athena wants to upgrade a labyrinth for King Minos, but her approach causes problems in this Goddess Girls adventure.

Athena’s arrogance gets the best of her when her attempts to improve King Minos’s labyrinth have unexpected—and disastrous—results!

Other Formats: Hardcover , Paperback

Athena the Wise (Goddess Girls Book 5) Apr 5, 2011

by Joan Holub , Suzanne Williams

( 78 )

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These classic myths from the Greek pantheon are given a modern twist that contemporary tweens can relate to, from dealing with bullies like Medusa to a first crush on an unlikely boy. Goddess Girls follows four goddesses-in-training – Athena, Persephone, Aphrodite, and Artemis – as they navigate the ins and outs of divine social life at Mount Olympus Academy, where the most priviledged gods and goddesses of the Greek pantheon hone their mythical skills.

In book 5, Principal Zeus asks Athena to help Heracles (aka Hercules in the Roman pantheon) complete his twelve labors. But when Heracles starts borrowing Athena's friends things without asking, will she be able to help him set things straight?

Other Formats: Hardcover , Paperback , Mass Market Paperback

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