women heroes

Offers biographical profiles of female pioneers who made significant contributions to various aspects of American history, including government, business, education, and health care.

Profiles thirteen young men and women of a variety of ethnic backgrounds whose courage and determination have helped them overcome such obstacles as poverty, racism, abuse, neglect, illness, and drugs.

"In a secluded corner of Battleworld, the utopian island of Arcadia is fiercely protected by a team of Avengers the likes of which have only ever been glimpsed before. Fighting to protect the small sliver of their world that's left, the Amazing A-Force stands ready to take on all threats! When monsters appear on Arcadia, She-Hulk and A-Force set out to discover the source. But when they stumble upon a far-reaching conspiracy, She-Hulk must prepare to violate Battleworld's most sacred rule. A-Force will face the planet's protectors: The Thor Corps! A traitor in A-Force's ranks is revealed, and she won't rest until their island is razed. As Battleworld's horrors bear down on Arcadia, what sacrifices will the members of A-Force make to save their home--and each other?"--Back cover.

"Faith Herbert has always wanted to be a superhero, just like the ones in her favorite comic books. When she unlocked her latent psiot powers and joined the Harbinger Renegades she finally had her shot. But now she's going to see if she's got what it takes to make it as a solo hero, secret identity and all. By day, she's a mild-mannered pop-culture blogger, by night, she's L.A.'s leading superhero--the sky-soaring Zephyr! And when other young psiots start going missing without a trace all over the City of Angels, it's going to be up to her to find out why..."--Back cover.

"There's a new Batman in town--and that's bad news for Barbara Gordon! She's already got enough upheaval in her life, with her roommate Frankie now in on her biggest secret. And what happens when the evil Livewire joins the fight with the intention of taking out both Batgirl and the mysterious new Batman?"--Provided by publisher.

"... For millennia, the Amazons of Paradise Island have created a thriving society away from the blight of man. One resident, however, is not satisfied with this secluded life--Diana, Princess of the Amazons, knows there is more in this world and wants to explore, only to be frustrated by her protective mother, Hippolyta. Diana finds her escape when Air Force pilot Steve Trevor, the first man she has ever seen, crashes onto their shores. With his life hanging in the balance, Diana ventures into the long forbidden world of men. The Amazons chase after her and bring her back to Paradise Island in chains to face trial for breaking their oldest law--staying separated from the world that wronged them"--Provided by publisher.

The first of two short story collections featuring new adventures of Sailor Moon and her fellow Guardians.

"Big changes are here for Barbara Gordon as she moves across Gotham City to begin a new chapter in her ongoing fight against crime as Batgirl!"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of Joan of Arc.