Describes the origins, development, and future of anime and manga. Highlights the appeal of the genre, and profiles popular shows and series. Includes color photographs, quotes, sidebars, and further resources.

"Your favorite characters are now part of the Who HQ library! Nothing mysterious about it! Learn all about how Scooby and his friends took over Saturday mornings--and then the world--in this debut title in the What Is the Story Of? series. Most kids are familiar with the always-hungry, scaredy-cat Great Dane called Scooby-Doo and his true-blue friends of Mystery Inc. But how did Scooby and the gang make it onto the silver screen? Author M. D. Payne...

"Examining the lives of four great artists--Osamu Tezuka, Hayao Miyazaki, Akira Toriyama, and Hajime Isayama--this book explores the history, innovations, techniques, and themes of Japanese anime. Readers also discover how the artists overcame various obstacles--including poverty, illness, self-doubt, and rejection--before ultimately finding success in their field"--Provided by the publisher.

Deep within the Hidden Leaf Village, young ninja Naruto Uzumaki carries sealed within him the spirit of the Nine-Tailed Fox, which once almost destroyed the village. Always an outcast because of his secret, now Naruto battles alongside his teammates Sasuke and Sakura to prove to himself and everyone else that he's the greatest ninja ever.

Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura face deadly enemies and dark powers as the Chunin Exam continues in the Forest of Death. While they search for the Heaven and earth scrolls, something evil is afoot, and it's after Sasuke. Then the genin must take on each other in one-on-one battles. Does Naruto have what it takes to stand up to his peers, and win?

Join Garfield, Odie and his favorite pals as they enjoy every minute of their carefree life! They will take viewers on adventures that will have them laughing out loud. So grab the remote, popcorn, and pizza.

Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Peppa loves playing games, dressing up, visiting exciting places and making new friends. But her absolute favorite thing is jumping up and down in muddy puddles.

The 9th original Veggie Tales video from the award-winning artists at Big Idea Productions, 'Madame Blueberry' teaches kids why God wants us to be thankful for what we have.

"From a young athlete trying to overcome a childhood phobia to a starving artist pursuing his skills, there is no pure dream that the Amazon Quartet won't try to corrupt! Fortunately, as the challenges grow, so do the Sailor Soldiers. Unfortunately, some challenges don't come from the Dead Moon Circus and while Rei tries to cope with sudden fame, Mako-chan and Minako struggle against each other over love!"--Container.

Creature teachers Chris and Martin Kratt will take families along on extraordinary animal-powered adventures. The show transforms the Kratt Brothers into animated versions of themselves, allowing the real-life zoologists to visit wild animals in their little-seen habitats and showcase key science concepts.