courage

A collection of short stories by diverse authors that explores acts of bravery by heroes trying to make the world a better place.

From the assassination that triggers World War I in 1914 to Armistice Day in 1918, the story follows the fates of five young people on both sides of the conflict--each facing their portion of the war with courage, until the end of the war brings them together. Includes information on the history of the war.

"Shy has shown she can handle the basics of being a defender of justice, but with the mysterious boy known as Stigma still at large, that might not be enough. Determined to become stronger, she holds a mock battle against Stardust, one of the most famous figures in the heroing world--and a merciless opponent. With her status as a hero on the line, can Shy awaken her new powers?!"--Back cover.

"In an age when superpowered defenders from each country have brought peace to the world, Japan's representative is a timid young girl known as 'Shy.' She may be embarrassed by the mere thought of slipping into spandex, but she'll prove that despite it all, she still has the heart of a hero!"--Back cover.

"When two brothers decide to prove how brave they are, everything backfires--literally"--Provided by publisher.

Oli is terrified of the dark, but when his dad shines a light on the magic of the night, Oli discovers a world beyond his wildest dreams! Join father and son on an exhilarating nighttime adventure, where the darkness comes alive with enchantment and excitement.

"Mikey is afraid of everything until he reads a book about a young prince who must overcome his own fears to save his kingdom from a perceived threat"--OCLC.

"Twelve-year-old Ella loves visiting her grandparents in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina every summer, and this year her grandfather announces they are going catfish noodling--but Ella is unsure about catching a fish with her bare hands"--Provided by publisher.

Young Explorers is the Timmi Tobbson "early reader" series for adventurers and sleuths aged 6-8. In this series' first title, a secret message in an ancient book sends Timmi and his friends - including a three-legged frog - on a wild ride to unravel a life-changing mystery and become the Young Explorers. In typical Timmi Tobbson fashion, each Young Explorers book offers solve-them-yourself picture mysteries, but that's not all. Accompanying the story is additional content aimed at sparking interest in technology, history and science in general.