heroes and heroines

Tired of being overlooked because he is so small, a big-hearted dog named Dexter transforms himself into a superhero.

Because only he can read the magical map, young, weak and timid Rowan joins six other villagers to climb a mountain and try to restore their water supply, as fears of a dragon and other horrors threaten to drive them back.

After a flying lizard carries off his little sister, Rowan of Rin and three companions are guided by a rhyming riddle on a journey to the land of their old enemy, the Zebak, in order to rescue her.

When a bitter winter threatens starvation to the people of Rin who set out for the coast, Rowan and several others stay behind for various reasons and are led to a startling discovery about their people's past.

What started out as another perfect day for a superhero performing heroic feats suddenly goes awry.

When Nolan witnesses a serious crime, he realizes he may not be able to hide behind his Shredderman identity this time.

Presents biographical profiles of twenty African-American men and women whose accomplishments have made a significant impact on their communities and their country, each accompanied by a portrait created by artist Ansel Pitcairn.

In this fact-based story, thirteen-year-old drummer boy Orion Howe displays great bravery during a Civil War battle at Vicksburg, Mississippi.

A bovine superhero crusades against the evil spreaders of filth and pollution.

When Max and Pinky decide to play superheroes, Pinky gets stuck with all of the unappealing sidekick duties, until Max finds himself in real trouble.