women heroes

Wonder Woman, the daughter of Amazon Queen Hippolyta and the god Zeus, tries to defend Zola--who is carrying another child of Zeus--from jealous Hera, and uses her powers to battle Apollo, Strife, Poseidon, and other foes.

"... [Looks at] women throughout time and from all over the globe who shaped history and changed the world with their might and their minds"--Jacket flap.

"Meet Marvel's out-of-this-world new superhero Captain Marvel as she uses her amazing powers of flight and super strength to fight alien threats to Earth!"--Amazon.

Portrays the life of Loretta Claiborne, a world-class athlete and an inspirational woman. Partially blind, unable to walk or talk until the age of four, Loretta faced ridicule and humilation for her mild mental retardation while growing up. Shows how the discovery of her own running ability and a new program called Special Olympics changed her life.

"Aiz Wallenstein is the Sword Princess, one of the best fighters from the most powerful group in all of Orario, Loki Familia. She is consumed by one goal: become stronger. Together with her familia, Aiz departs on quests to some of the deepest floors of the dungeon, exploring and fighting the dangerous monsters born below. But when on expedition goes terribly wrong, will Aiz be strong enough to save her familia, or has all her work been for naught...?" -- back cover.

"[The author] outlines some of the primary traits heroic women can rely upon, like resilience, self-acceptance, and confidence. Also included are insights from psychologists and personal anecdotes from courageous real-life women involved in all facets of pop culture"--OCLC.

Explores the production, representation, and reception of prominent female superheroes in mainstream superhero comics, television shows, and films.

Isabelle is one of Cinderella's ugly stepsisters, who cut off her toes in an attempt to fit into the glass slipper; but there is more to her story than a maimed foot, for the Marquis de la Chance is about to offer her a choice and the opportunity to change her fate--there will be blood and danger, but also the possibility of redemption and triumph, and most of all the chance to find her true self.

Sailor Moon and friends continue to fight the forces of evil.

"Teenager Usagi is not the best athlete, she's never gotten good grades, and, well, she's a bit of a crybaby. But when she meets a talking cat, she begins a journey that will teach her she has a well of great strength just beneath the surface and the heart to inspire and stand up for her friends as Sailor Moon!"--Provided by publisher.