Summary: Daniel, a fatherless teenager, arrives in Los Angeles from the East and faces the difficult task of making friends. He becomes the object of bullying by a gang of karate students when he strikes up a relationship with Ali, the gang leader's ex-girlfriend. Daniel asks Miyagi, a master of martial arts, to help him learn karate. Daniel then prepares himself both mentally and physically for the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Columbia Pictures 2005
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1 available in Family DVDs, Call number: DVD Family KarateCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD KaTipton, Denton J.
Summary: "Is Johnny really the good guy? See The Karate Kid in a whole new light in this retelling through the eyes of Johnny Lawrence, two-time All Valley Tournament champion. Summer, 1984. Senior year is about to start, and Johnny and the rest of the Cobra Kai rule the school. But when the new kid makes moves on the girl that broke Johnny's heart, he vows to settle the score and win back her love. Or...
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Spotlight 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 TIPYolen, Jane
Summary: "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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beaming Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE YOLSummary: After a roving motorcycle gang attacks him on the street, timid bookkeeper Casey joins a neighborhood karate studio to learn how to protect himself. Under the watchful eye of a charismatic instructor, Sensei, and hardcore brown belt Anna, Casey gains a newfound sense of confidence. But when he attends Sensei's mysterious night classes, he discovers a sinister world of brutality and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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2 available in Action / Adventure DVDs, Call number: DVD ACTION/ADVENTURE ARTTipton, Denton J.
Summary: "Is Johnny really the good guy? See The Karate Kid in a whole new light in this retelling through the eyes of Johnny Lawrence, two-time All Valley Tournament champion. Summer, 1984. Senior year is about to start, and Johnny and the rest of the Cobra Kai rule the school. But when the new kid makes moves on the girl that broke Johnny's heart, he vows to settle the score and win back her love. Or...
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Spotlight 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 TIPSummary: Miguel is in precarious condition after the brutal brawl between dojos, but not much could keep Kreese from continuing to manipulate his students into following his idealization of dominance through physical strength. Johnny keep seeking redemption while Daniel turns to the past for answers, each of them hoping to save their students in their own ways.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV COBManushkin, Fran
Summary: Pedro enters the same karate class that his friends Katie and JoJo, and learns some of the ninja moves that he admires in the movies. Includes glossary, discussion questions, writing prompts, and jokes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint 2018
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE MANMcNulty, Mark
Summary: Presents information on karate, including basic skills, training, competitions, and safety.
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Publisher / Publication Date: SportsZone/Abdo Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.815 MCNTipton, Denton J.
Summary: "Is Johnny really the good guy? See The Karate Kid in a whole new light in this retelling through the eyes of Johnny Lawrence, two-time All Valley Tournament champion. Summer, 1984. Senior year is about to start, and Johnny and the rest of the Cobra Kai rule the school. But when the new kid makes moves on the girl that broke Johnny's heart, he vows to settle the score and win back her love. Or...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Spotlight 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 TIPTipton, Denton J.
Summary: "Is Johnny really the good guy? See The Karate Kid in a whole new light in this retelling through the eyes of Johnny Lawrence, two-time All Valley Tournament champion. Summer, 1984. Senior year is about to start, and Johnny and the rest of the Cobra Kai rule the school. But when the new kid makes moves on the girl that broke Johnny's heart, he vows to settle the score and win back her love. Or...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Spotlight 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 TIPSummary: The karate kid, special edition: Daniel, a fatherless teenager, arrives in Los Angeles from the East and faces the difficult task of making friends. He becomes the object of bullying by a gang of karate students when he strikes up a relationship with Ali, the gang leader's ex-girlfriend. Daniel asks Miyagi, a master of martial arts, to help him learn karate. Daniel then prepares himself both...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Columbia Pictures 2008
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD KARWells, Garrison.
Summary: Provides an overview of the martial art, focusing on its history and culture, equipment, basic moves, and competition rules.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications Company 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.8153 WELFormat: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Sony Home Entertainment 2010
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crescent Books 1990
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 796.8153 MITRielly, Robin L.
Summary: Karate for Kids will help prepare kids to start learning about karate and help them practice at home. It includes thorough introductions to the history and philosophy of the techniques, what to expect in the first few classes, how to warm up and practice, and advice on setting goals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tuttle Pub. 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.4 RIESterling, Holly
Summary: "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?" -- Amazon.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press, 2020. 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE STEStilton, Geronimo.
Summary: Geronimo Stilton gets caught up in the World Karate Championships, thanks to the efforts of Bruce Hyena and Piccolo Tao, Bruce's super-sporty cousin. Geronimo only has a week to become real champion material! Will Geronimo manage to overcome his fears in order to win the competition?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2010
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED STICopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED STISummary: Thirty years after their final clash at the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, Johnny Lawrence is at his lowest point as a jobless handyman haunted by his wasted life. When he rescues a bullied kid from bullies, he is inspired to resurrect the notorious Cobra Kai dojo. It also resurrects his old rivalry with Daniel LaRousso. Daniel is a successful businessman who may be happily married but is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD COBCopies Available at Woodmere
2 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV COBHickey, Patrick M.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Human Kinetics 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.8153 HICSummary: Johnny Lawrence is at his lowest point as a jobless handyman haunted by his wasted life. When he rescues a bullied kid from bullies, he is inspired to resurrect the notorious Cobra Kai dojo. It also resurrects his old rivalry with Daniel LaRousso. Daniel is a successful businessman who may be happily married but is missing an essential balance in life since the death of his mentor, Mr. Miyagi.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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2 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV COBSummary: "Season 4 finds Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang dojos joining forces to take down Cobra Kai at the All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament... and whoever loses must hang up their gi. As Samantha and Miguel try to maintain the dojo alliance and Robby goes all in at Cobra Kai, the fate of the Valley has never been more precarious. What tricks does Kreese have up his sleeve? Can Daniel and Johnny bury...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment 2022
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD COBCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV COBCapucilli, Alyssa Satin
Summary: It’s the first day of karate class. What will it be like? Find out in this early reader by Biscuit creator Alyssa Satin Capucilli. Karate students wear a uniform called a gi, and learn to block and kick! Young readers will love seeing kids their age practicing karate, learning words like obi (the karate belt), and more in this adorable introduction to the sport!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2016
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Pre-Reader (Orange), Call number: JBR ORANGE CAPChristopher, Matt
Summary: 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Spotlight 2019