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1) The hero
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
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"In his first work of nonfiction, the creator of the multimillion-selling Jack Reacher series explores the endurance of heroes from Achilles to Bond, showing us how this age-old myth is a fundamental part of what makes us human. He demonstrates how hero stories continue to shape our world - arguing that we need them now more than ever. From the Stone Age to the Greek Tragedies, from Shakespeare to Robin Hood, we have always had our heroes. The hero...
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
ix, 309 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Description
"From the inspiring author of Girls Who Rocked the World comes another comprehensive collection of true, inspiring profiles of successful young women throughout history who made their mark on the world before turning twenty. Young women today crave strong, independent role models to look to for motivation. In the follow-up to the bestseller Girls Who Rocked the World, More Girls Who Rocked the World offers a fun and uplifting collection of influential...
Author
Series
Ranger's apprentice. Main series volume 5
Pub. Date
2009
Description
Will is finally a full-fledged Ranger with his own fief to look after. The fief seems boring until Lord Syron, master of a castle far in the north, is struck down by a mysterious illness. Joined by his friend Alyss, Will is suddenly thrown headfirst into an extraordinary adventure, investigating fears of sorcery and trying to determine who is loyal to Lord Syron. As Will battles growing hysteria, traitors, and, most of all, time, Alyss is taken hostage,...
8) Pizza party!
Pub. Date
[2014?]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Description
Nickelodeon?s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles hit the mean streets of New York, ready to battle bots and eat pizza!
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Invisible Heroes of World War II documents ten fascinating true stories of a diverse group of soldiers and noncombatants from all over the world, including African Americans, women, and Native Americans, who fought with the Allies during World War II. These heroes made significant contributions in the war effort, and sometimes gave their lives for freedom and liberty, often without much recognition or fanfare. Some were frontline soldiers who were...
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
157 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm
Description
Modern wars recruit more than just human soldiers. Our canine companions also serve in the line of duty and under fire, whether helping police protect our home turf or accompanying soldiers on missions abroad. Readers will cheer for the hero dogs featured in this collection, profiled with stunning photos and inspiring tales of bravery, friendship, heroism, and devotion.
14) The Lego movie
Pub. Date
[2014?]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (NTSC, 101 min.) : Blu-ray, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 videodisc (DVD, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.)
Description
Emmet, an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure, is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.
15) Vicious
Author
Series
Villains (V. E. Schwab) volume 1
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
364 pages ; 22 cm
Description
College experiments in extraordinary abilities send friends-turned-foes on a collision course in a near-future world where seemingly unnatural power pits dangerous adversaries against one another. Former college roommates Victor and Eli once stared death in the face and laughed. Their theories involving humans utilizing extraordinary abilities triggers opposite agendas when they come together ten years later. 368pp., 20K, Auth res: Nashville, TN
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Doggo and Pupper volume 2
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Description
"Doggo likes routine: napping, eating, and more napping. Life is good. Life is good for Pupper, too, even though he worries a lot, about things like giant squirrels. If he were braver, he might even be a hero. Maybe even a hero who can fly! But heroes aren't afraid of giant squirrels ... When Doggo and Pupper meet a baby bird who also has worries, they are determined to help. Doggo and Pupper may not know how to fly, but they are very good helpers....
17) Guns akimbo
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
2 videodisc (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A guy relies on his newly acquired gladiator skills to save his ex-girlfriend from kidnappers.
18) Meet the heroes
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Description
Meet the robot heroes from the LEGO Hero factory.
19) Pacific Rim
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (131 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began. On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes: a washed-up former pilot and an untested trainee, who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past. Together, they stand as mankind's last hope against the mounting apocalypse.
Author
Series
Ranger's apprentice. Main series volume 3
Description
Chasing the Skandian slave-traders who kidnapped Will and Evanlyn, Ranger Halt and warrior student Horace find themselves in the frozen northern islands, where they battle a ruthless black-clad knight as they attempt to rescue their friends.
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