women heroes

"A witch has come to the city of Bryre. She travels in a hut that has chicken feet, and she's ravenous for children. When the witch captures Hans, Greta's little brother, Greta refuses to let her have him. The two strike up a bargain. Greta will retrieve something the witch desires in exchange for her brother's freedom."--Provided by publisher.

"Heroines battle greedy giants, unjust emperors, and shape-shifting demons in this collection of traditional tales. Lore from cultures around the world tells the story of girl power"--Provided by publisher.

"[Relates] stories about women who stood up for what they believed in and changed the world for the better. Includes Rosa Parks, Malala Yousafzai, Irena Sendler, Marie Curie, Jane Goodall, Indira Gandhi, Amelia Earhart, Maya Angelou, Josephine Baker, and more. There are women of science and medicine, war and peace, politicians and peacemakers, social activists and resistance fighters, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Presents the adventures of a girl named Virginia who is able to release electricity from her body at any time she chooses. However, her invisible gremlin friend, Oogleeoog, seems to create a lot of trouble for her.

Introduces Natasha Romanov, discusses how she became known as Black Widow, and shows how she contributes to the Avengers and S.H.I.E.L.D.

"She has only one mission: get home alive. But will her new gig as apprentice to Goleta the Wizardslayer aid that quest, or render it even more unlikely? In a land of myths, monsters and...muscle cars?...Becca and Goleta will brave the Enchanted Village and Fang Mountains, seek aid from a Catbeast and the Dog-Fighters, and find themselves in the middle of a war between Lava Men and Man-Things. But most dangerous is Morgan Le Fay--Becca had better hope she never falls into the sorceress's evil clutches!"--Back cover.

Everyone has a story. Get lost in the fictional tales from fifteen YA authors about girls across the country, paving their own way through history.

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.