Yikes! Stink Moody, family brain brings home a report card that isn't perfect? Time for Chopzilla to get (his thumbs) into fighting shape and beat back that U for Unsatisfactory he got in gym class. Ka-POW!

When Kenny's anger problem gets out of control, his father signs him up for karate lessons. But even in karate class, Kenny can't get a grip on his temper. He's getting a reputation for being angry. With help from his karate teacher, will Kenny be able to calm down long enough to focus--and win?

"My gran does karate. She knows how to block and chop. And how to kick and spin. Don't let her wrinkles and old skinny, bones fool you - my gran is REALLY strong! This legendary lady is about to HII-YAH her way into your heart and show you what grannies are really made of. But who will be in the firing line when Gran chops and blocks her way all over town?"--Back cover.

"Kiki has watched her mama practice karate for a long time, and now she wants to learn too. She wants to become strong and steady like a mountain. The bullies at school are strong for the wrong reasons. They make Kiki feel small. But today at her first karate lesson, everything changes. Award-winning author Jane Yolen joins forces with debut author Ariel Stemple in this picture book about reclaiming strength, confidence, and peace through martial...

Kylie Kangaroo is taking lessons at Koora Koala's karate club, and uses a lucky kerchief to learn to break a brick.

Gus's mom sends him to karate camp for his birthday, but Gus and Bean have to put up with Billy when they get there.

Cole faces a series of challenges as he finds himself torn between practicing for his next belt test or competing in a "create-your-own kata" contest, and also in trouble with a group of local teens and then his best friends. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Hoping to protect her younger brother from school bullies, a girl begins taking karate classes.

Scooby and Shaggy can't believe it when they hear their favorite restaurant, Louie's Pizza Parlor, is about to close down. It turns out a creepy karate creature has been scaring away all of Louie's customers. Now, for once in their lives, Scooby and Shaggy are determined to get to the bottom of a mystery. After all, nothing better get between the two chums and their pizza!

While training for his green belt in karate, Cole Richards also learns some important lessons about jealousy, competition, respect, and motivation.