A fascinating exploration of the science, history, literature, and culture behind comic book superheroes? powers and origins.
How does Superman?s strength allow him to squeeze a chunk of coal into a diamond? What?s the connection between Wonder Woman?s golden Lasso of Truth and a lie detector? Why does the Black Panther speak so many different languages? What does Natasha Romanova (aka Black Widow) teach us about the Cold War?
All this and more is explored in Superhero Smart: Real-World Facts behind Comic Book Characters, written by award-winning author Paul Volponi. In a fast-paced, free-flowing narrative, Volponi reveals that there is so much more to spandex-clad superheroes than meets the eye. To truly understand their origins and powers, one must also understand science, history, literature, and the incredible diversity of people and cultures around us.
The exploits and powers of almost every comic book superhero or villain have a basis in reality, opening the door to learning about so many things fr
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Weight | 1 kg |
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Book Author | Paul Volponi |
Edition | 1st |
Format | Hardback |
ISBN | 9781538167847 |
Language | English |
Pages | 178 |
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