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Revered by NASCAR fans as one of the all-time greatest drivers of the premier stock car series, this profile on the late Dale Earnhardt shares more about his career than how many times he made it to the winner's circle. Interesting insights into the history of the talented driver include his near-split with Richard Childress Racing just before the introduction of his iconic racecar, the race he called his "breakthrough" victory, and the full story...
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Jeff Gordon took NASCAR by storm; his early success, good looks, and apparent disregard of the domination of existing driving stars, such as the famed "Intimidator," was an immediate polarizing force for fans. He was either loved or hated by fans of the racing series-there were no bystanders in the stands. This profile on the famous young driver details how he came to establish his presence in the sport, prove his merit as a talented driver, and...
463) Monkey and Papa God
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On her way to the market place, an old woman's big pot of honey falls and breaks, spilling honey everwhere! She cries out, asking Papa God why he sent her so much misery. Monkey thinks this woman's misery tastes pretty good. Read this Haitian tale to learn to be careful what you ask for.
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When a legendary Amazonian shield is stolen, Wonder Woman finds herself hot on the heels of Giganta and Gorilla Grodd. But soon she discovers the villains aren't in cahoots, and Giganta might be the Amazing Amazon's best hope for foiling Grodd plans. Can Wonder Woman tame the titan long enough pry the shield from the gorilla's grasp? Or will Giganta wind up wielding the weapon with a dastardly double-cross?
466) Monster Magic
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On remote island, scientists discover an exotic plant, which they hope will lead to a medical breakthrough. Instead, when they return to Washington, D.C., the rare fauna brings on a monstrous breakout. The sinister sorceress, CIRCE, attacks the city with her magical malice. Even WONDER WOMAN, the PRINCESS OF THE AMAZONS, can't escape her cruel charms.
467) Trial of the Amazons
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When a fighter jet crashes on PARADISE ISLAND, young PRINCESS DIANA asks her mother, QUEEN HIPPOLYTA, for permission to enter the world of mortals. The queen thinks DIANA'S request is a good one. She holds a special competition, a test of skill and bravery, to determine which Amazonian will be permitted to go. But DIANA, as a royal princess, is denied from entering the trials! Against her mother's wishes, and behind the disguise of a mask, the princess...
468) Creature of Chaos
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When riots erupt in downtown Washington, D.C., only one person can stop them ... WONDER WOMAN! But as she controls the crazy crowd, the super hero is suddenly caught off guard by an even bigger problem. DEVESTATION, the shape-shifting super-villain, is out to destroy WONDER WOMAN once and for all. If the AMAZONIAN PRINCESS is going to stop this DEVA OF DESTRUCTION, she'll have to face her greatest weakness and learn from the lessons of her past.
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When a cheetah exhibit opens at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., PRINCESS DIANA arrives to witness the event. At the grand opening, the rare cats suddenly escape, fleeing through a crowd of frightened zoogoers! DIANA quickly transforms into her secret identity, WONDER WOMAN, captures the cats and saves the day. But when the cheetahs continue their odd behavior, only one thing can explain it. The cat-like super-villain, CHEETAH, is on the loose!...
470) The White Rat
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In this French story, the king and queen adopt a white rat as their daughter. A magician turns the white rat into a beautiful princess, but he cannot change her inmost secret self. The princess will only marry the most powerful man in the world, can the king find the princess a husband?
471) The Shepherd's Dream
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Two shepherds are watching their sheep when one falls asleep and a butterfly flies out of his mouth! The other shepherd follows the butterfly's journey, and tells the sleeping man what happened when he wakes up. Learn about perspective in this Irish folk tale.
472) Cheetah Unleashed
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Cheetah's on the loose! After a desperate escape from prison, the feline felon uses a stolen map to track down Pandora's Box. While the villain thinks it has the power to make her human again, the Amazing Amazon knows better. Can Wonder Woman stop Cheetah before she opens the legendary artifact? Or will the world be cast into complete chaos?
473) The Curing Fox
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In this Cree story of compassion, a young girl is very sick. Her parents send for Duck Egg, the old healing woman. Will she be able to save the girl? And why does she hear a tired little she-fox running across the snow when she listens to the girl's chest?
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The blind man is the wisest man in the village. He asks the hunter to take him hunting everyday, but the hunter doesn't understand how someone who cannot see could possibly be good at hunting. Learn how the blind man is so wise in this story from Western Africa.
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While visiting the rainforest, WONDER WOMAN discovers that a logging company has secretly destroyed a large area of trees. Traveling deeper into the forest to investigate, she is suddenly attacked by two angry super-villains - POISON IVY and GORILLA GRODD! However, these foes soon realize that they share a common enemy with the AMAZON PRINCESS. And, for one day, they'll unite to stop the destruction of their habitat before it's lost forever.
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With the help of Hades, Ares unleashes a skeleton army on Gateway City! Wonder Woman quickly jumps into action, but as the conflict grows so does the God of War's power. Can the Amazing Amazon send the villain and his minions back to the underworld? Or will Ares and Hades prevail with their perilous partnership?
477) Fish in the Forest
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In this Russian folk tale, the farmer's wife cannot keep a secret. When the farmer finds a box of gold he knows that by the end of the day, the entire village will know, and by the end of the week, the whole country, including the greedy king. How can the farmer keep the king from taking the gold?
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The fate of Mother Earth Ocean relies on a bold experiment involving the lucid dreaming and destiny of a single human child. The path taken will challenge the dark powers threatening the survival of all life by the 'Monsters of No Consequence'.
The essence of wonder and the element of doubt are embedded deep within the inner child in every human being. On their journey of truth and revelation Wonder and Double Doubt draw on this principal, gathering...
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As WONDER WOMAN speaks at a Peace Day Conference in New York City, a young girl passes out apples to spectators. Then suddenly, the crowd becomes angry and turns violent. In the center of the chaos, a fire erupts, and ARES, the god of war, emerges from the flames. His daughter, ERIS, has created enough anger with her Golden Apples of Discord to refuel her father's evil superpowers. But when ERIS is wounded, he must strike a deal with WONDER WOMAN....
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