heroes

"The act of segregation was a common thread woven throughout the world, directed at people of color. It takes great courage to stand up against racial injustice and many Black leaders sacrificed their lives to demand equality. Read about men and women who worked on behalf of all people of color including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Barack Obama, the founders of Black Lives Matter Alicia Garza, Opal Tometi, Patrisse Cullors, and many more"--Provided by publisher.

"In the Jim Crow South, white supremacy reigns and tensions are high. But Evalene Deschamps has other things to worry about. She has two little sisters to look after, an overworked single mother, and a longtime crush who is finally making a move. On top of all that, Evvie's magic abilities are growing stronger by the day. Her family calls it jubilation--a gift passed down from generations of black women since the time of slavery. And as Evvie's talents waken, something dark comes loose and threatens to resurface... And when the demons of Evvie's past finally shake free, she must embrace her mighty lineage, and summon the power that lies within her"--Amazon.com.

"Villains are flooding into Metro City, and it doesn't take a criminal mastermind to realize they're all after the same thing--Cat ninja! Plus Leon brings home a mystery egg that hatches into an excitable owlet named Hoot, confronting our hero with his biggest challenge yet: babysitting! When Cat ninja discovers Hoot's connection to the sudden wave of baddies, he'll need his paw-some family's help to save the baby owl, the city...and the future"--Back cover.

"Link has the passion needed to take on the fearsome challenges that lie ahead, but he needs to hone his skills to a finer edge. To do so, he becomes the student of the mysterious skeletal warrior, the wanderer across space and time. Meanwhile, Midna reaffirms her resolve to repair the Mirror of Shadow. Link and Midna's quest is far from over, and their journey will take them to even more fantastic places and pit them against ever more terrible foes!"--Back cover.

"The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line takes you inside the lives and experiences of 15 unknown women heroes from the Greatest Generation, the women who served, fought, struggled, and made things happen during WWII--in and out of uniform--for theirs is a legacy destined to embolden generations of women to come. Liane B. Russell fled Austria with nothing and later became a renowned U.S. scientist whose research on the effects of radiation on embryos made a difference to thousands of lives. Gena Turgel was a prisoner who worked in the hospital at Bergen-Belsen and cared for the young Anne Frank, who was dying of typhus. Gena survived and went on to write a memoir and spent her life educating children about the Holocaust. Ida and Louise Cook were British sisters who repeatedly smuggled out jewelry and furs and served as sponsors for refugees, and they also established temporary housing for immigrant families in London. Retired U.S. Army Major General Mari K. Eder wrote this book because she knew their stories needed to be told-and the sooner the better. For theirs is a legacy destined to embolden generations of women to come"--Provided by publisher.

Twelve-year-old Kate becomes the face of an anti-bullying movement after a heroic act goes viral, but her world is turned upside-down when the truth about her involvement is revealed.

"From the first FDNY chief to respond to the 9/11 attacks, [a] . . . memoir and a tribute to those who died that others might live"--Provided by publisher.

"This book introduces preschoolers to 50 [minority] men and women . . . who have changed the world"--Provided by publisher.

"The COVID-19 pandemic introduced many changes into children's lives. 'Finding the Helpers' recognizes the heroes kids encounter every day, who are taking risks and spending time to be sure we all have the necessities. This book gives actionable suggestions to help young readers locate the helpers in their own lives in order to get the support they need. Includes science content, based on current CDC recommendations, as well as social emotional content to help with personal wellness and development of empathy"--Provided by publisher.

Presents six adventures in which the Teen Titans--Robin, Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy, and Cyborg--battle such foes as Red X and Garsaurus Rex to keep Jump City safe.