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T'Challa, as the Black Panther and warrior king of Wakanda, must team up with elite members of the Dora Milaje - Wakanda's special forces - and CIA agent Everett K. Ross to defend his kingdom in this epic junior novel based on Marvel's film Black Panther.

This collection includes three exciting Marvel adventures. In Black Panther: The Battle for Wakanda, the sacred Mound is being attacked by an evil cult, and Wakandans are growing angry with their new king, T'Challa, aka the super hero Black Panther. When an infestation of bird creatures comes to town, Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, ends up bombing a huge test because she is forced to defend Jersey City in Ms. Marvel's Fists of Fury. Gamora will experience an adventure of epic proportions and ultimately battle her most challenging foe yet in Gamora's Galactic Showdown.

Athletes and the sports they play are popular across generations. Black athletes throughout time have become legends in their sports. They help shape the game, create change, and continue to break barriers in sports where they've been historically underrepresented. Their talent and passion inspire present and future players. Find out more about athletes such as Simone Manuel, Satchel Paige, and Maya Moore and celebrate their achievements in sports.

There are many forms of art, and all of them have changed over time. In literature, dance, and fine arts, artists and writers have shared Black life, culture, and history. Many of them have broken barriers and inspired future generations. Celebrate the artists and writers who have excelled in the past and present, including author Jason Reynolds, dancer Misty Copeland, artist Kehinde Wiley, and poet Nikki Giovanni.

Activism focuses on changing systems. Black activists address injustices in everything from education to the environment. Throughout history, activists have led protests, researched policies, organized community members, and more to transform the world around them. Shine a light on how activists such as Mari Copeny, John Legend, and Marian Wright Edelman have led change in their communities and worked to make justice possible for everyone.

Black politicians have served in all levels of the United States government. As mayors, congresspersons, president, and more, Black politicians have created policies and initiatives to better serve community members. They have also addressed issues such as access to education, criminal justice, and affordable housing. Celebrate politicians such as Kamala Harris, Cory Booker, Ilhan Omar, and Maynard Jackson Jr. who have made astounding achievements in politics.

Följ med Natasha Romanoff, även känd som Black Widow, när hon navigerar i en förrädisk terräng av spionage, familjehemligheter och försoning. När Natasha konfronterar sitt förflutna och försöker avveckla den ondskefulla Red Room-organisationen upptäcker hon chockerande sanningar om sin familj och sin egen identitet. Med hjälp av sin syster Yelena och nyfunna allierade ger sig Natasha ut på ett uppdrag för att befria änkorna från hjärntvätt och sätta dit den ondskefulle Dreykov.

Pretinha da Neve morava com a mãe e o rei, seu padrasto, no Monte Kilimanjaro (norte da Tanzânia). Um lugar onde caía neve, por isso muito gelado, mais gelado ainda porque a menina vivia sozinha, já que era a única criança no castelo e não tinha amigos para brincar. Um dia, Pretinha se olhou no fundo do tacho de cobre, em que sua mãe fazia os doces que seu padrasto tanto gostava, e perguntou.

Tales From Black Sand Beach podcast is not for the cowardly, not for the children who scare easily, and not for the people who like string cheese. These are stories of ghosts, nightmares, and discount buffalo wings for the brave and the curious out there. Richard Fairgray, author of the Black Sand Beach graphic novels, expands that universe with local stories about the horrors of a small town. Tape by tape, our intrepid and distracted reporter will bring you the Tales From Black Sand Beach. If you like Lemony Snicket or Twin Peaks, this is the podcast for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

The poem acknowledges the historical struggles endured by black people, referencing the weight of history and the challenges they've faced, from slavery to the fight for civil rights. It emphasizes the resilience and perseverance of the black community in the face of oppression and adversity.

Black Cockatoo is a vignette that follows Mia, a young Aboriginal girl as she explores the fragile connections of family and culture. We first met Mia in Black Cockatoo, as she navigated her way through culture, Country and familial ties. Dirrarn follows Mia as she finds herself at boarding school and the challenges of living thousands of kilometres away from home, family and the big sky country she loves.

Black Cockatoo is a vignette that follows Mia, a young Aboriginal girl, as she explores the fragile connections of family and culture. Dirrarn follows Mia as she finds herself at boarding school and the challenges of living thousands of kilometres away from home, family and the big sky country she loves.

Ambientato nel turbolento contesto storico dell'Inghilterra del XV° secolo, insanguinata dalla Guerra delle Due Rose...

Black Hen, or Living Underground, the first book about childhood in Russian literature, was published in 1829 by Pogorelsky Anthony (real name: Alexey Perovsky, 1787-1836). It brought him fame, though he originally wrote this classic fairytale for the entertainment of his nephew.

Aminah is a 5-year-old African American girl navigating through childhood learning to embrace her heritage growing up in a big world. She learns about manners, communication, culture, and even simple things like brushing her teeth. 

T'Challa är redo att axla sin faders arv och bli Wakandas näste kung, men även den mäktige Black Panther måste först vinna folkets gunst. Medan han brottas med sina plikter mot sitt land och världen träder ett gammalt hot fram ur skuggorna. T'Challa vet att ansvaret för att beskydda Wakanda helt och hållet är hans, så när natten faller beger sig Black Panther ut på jakt!

Owen's grandmother was tired of talking to her grandson through the little black box. Something had to give but what? Can Owen really help his grandmother? Enough was enough with the computer tablet.

Als eine Vogelscheuche über den Gartenzaun klettert und der zwölfjährigen Zita Bridgeborn einen Brief überreicht, beginnt das Abenteuer ihres Lebens. Sie soll ein Schloss geerbt haben und nicht nur das: Eine Hexe soll sie auch noch sein! Doch Zita kennt weder praktische Zaubersprüche, noch hat sie einen fliegenden Besen. Sie weiß auch noch nicht, dass sie bald auf uralte Familiengeheimnisse, Geister und allerhand magische Kreaturen stoßen wird.

Experiencing a story read out loud is one of the oldest forms of entertainment there is. Fireside Reading is a way to slow down, reconnect with the timeless wisdom of great books and rediscover the simple pleasure of being read to. Join Gildart Jackson in front of a cozy fire as he reads Black Beauty by Anna Sewell to you and your family from beginning to end. 

Pirates, beasts, and battles! With his brother’s life at stake, the fearless Black Knight is catapulted into a rescue mission that leads him and his crew into the heart of the dark seas and the terrifying beasts within. Not only will he have to survive these monsters, but he must also face an enemy he thought he’d never see again.