The Ups and Downs of a Very Special Superhero

The Ups and Downs of a Very Special Superhero
Author: Melissa Brown
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9780578842844

Joey is a kid just like all of us, except there's something unique about him... he's a superhero. How? Well, Joey has Down Syndrome and all of the characteristics that he has because he has Down Syndrome are his super powers. Through all of the ups and the downs, Joey grows in his skills and his sister is there every step of the way to cheer him on. As she loves and helps her brother with his superpowers, she wonders, "can I be a superhero too?". She'll quickly see that, even though she isn't the type of superhero that her brother Joey is, she has been her own important kind of superhero all along. This books teaches kids, and readers of all ages, what causes Down Syndrome, what traits or behaviors people with Down Syndrome often have, how to better understand people with Down Syndrome, and how to intentionally include and speak up for those with Down Syndrome. Because you never know when your advocacy will make YOU a superhero too!

Life with a Superhero

Life with a Superhero
Author: Kathryn U. Hulings
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2013
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1574415247

"Mayborn Graduate Institute of Journalism."

Superheroes Like Me

Superheroes Like Me
Author: Thomas Constantine Zachos
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2021-09-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1039108903

Did you know that you can be anything you want to be? Whether you believe it or not, you are in control of your destiny! You can choose your own path, dictate your journey, and inspire others to do the same, no matter what is holding you back. This book will empower you and help you realize that anyone can be a superhero! We all have a very special purpose in life. The diverse perspectives shared within these pages will help bring awareness to a number of different experiences and will validate the truth that everyone can use their unique strengths to be their own kind of superhero.

My Friend Is a Superhero!

My Friend Is a Superhero!
Author: Barbara Pike
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2012
Genre:
ISBN: 9780473232351

Jack may be in a wheelchair, but he has plenty of superhero powers! Suggested level: junior.

Super Adjacent

Super Adjacent
Author: Crystal Cestari
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2020-03-17
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1368044417

In this fresh new take on the world of superheroes, explore what it's like to be the non-super half of a dynamic duo. Spoiler alert: it's not easy being super-adjacent. Claire has always wanted to work with superheroes, from collecting Warrior Nation cards as a kid to drafting "What to Say to a Hero" speeches in her diary. Now that she's landed a coveted internship with the Chicago branch of Warrior Nation, Claire is ready to prove she belongs, super or not. But complicating plans is the newest WarNat hero, Girl Power (aka Joy), who happens to be egotistical and self-important . . . and pretty adorable. Bridgette, meanwhile, wants out of WarNat. After years of dating the famous Vaporizer (aka Matt), she's sick of playing second, or third, or five-hundredth fiddle to all the people-in-peril in the city of Chicago. Of course, once Bridgette meets Claire—who's clearly in need of a mentor and wingman—giving up WarNat becomes slightly more complicated. It becomes a lot morecomplicated when Joy, Matt, and the rest of the heroes go missing, leaving only Claire and Bridgette to save the day. In this fresh and funny take on the world of supers, author Crystal Cestari spotlights what it's like to be the seemingly non-super half of a dynamic duo with banter-filled romance and bold rescues perfect for readers seeking a great escape.

Marvel We are Super Heroes

Marvel We are Super Heroes
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2020-02-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0744021995

Celebrate your Super Hero self! Meet 14 very special Marvel Super Heroes. Captain Marvel is brave. Moon Girl has big dreams. Hawkeye likes new challenges and Black Panther protects people. Super Heroes come from different worlds, but what unites them all is fighting for good. DK's Marvel We Are Super Heroes introduces children to cool, inspirational characters with different backgrounds and personalities, from Miles Morales to America Chavez. Children will learn more about their favourite heroes, get to know new heroes, and discover the similarities with themselves. Celebrate who you are and find out what it takes to be a hero! © 2020 MARVEL

Super You

Super You
Author: Emily V Gordon
Publisher: Seal Press
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2015-09-29
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1580055761

From Academy Award-nominee Emily V. Gordon, creator of the blockbuster movie The Big Sick, comes a super-powered guide-to-life with comic-book flair and real-world wisdom for living your best life Superheroes don't start from glorious beginnings. Their origins are almost always marked by traumatic events that leave them helpless and scared. Batman witnessed his parents' murder. Superman was sent away from his dying planet with no one to guide him as he grew up. Orphaned Catwoman was forced to steal food to survive on the streets of Gotham. What makes these superheroes super is their determination to not be defined by helplessness. They embrace their origins, their flaws, and their mistakes, and strive every day to become the best versions of themselves - for the benefit of themselves and others. Super You is a fun, friendly, and unabashedly geeky guide to becoming the superhero of your own extraordinary life. Author Emily Gordon examines comic book tropes to find lessons that anyone can apply toward overcoming tragic events and adversity in their own lives. With activities in every chapter to help identify each person's superpowers, special tools, personal kryptonite -- and weapons against it -- Super You is the perfect sidekick for every growing hero, empowering everyday people to transform into the most kick-ass versions of themselves.

Metaphase

Metaphase
Author: Chip Reece
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Down syndrome
ISBN: 9781934985380

"Ollie, a boy with Down syndrome, wants to have powers just like his superhero dad. But with congenital heart defects, his father has no intention of letting his son get in harm's way. Enter Meta-Makers, a company that promises to give powers to anyone who wants them, an opportunity Ollie can't resist. Will he become the hero he wants to be or will his ambitions lead to the destruction of the person he admires most?"--Page 4 of cover.

Super Hero Squad: The Trouble with Thor

Super Hero Squad: The Trouble with Thor
Author:
Publisher: LB Kids
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-09-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780316176309

Thor feels like he can't do anything right. His storm washes out Dr. Strange's magic plants, and his hammer breaks the Silver Surfer's wave pool. Then General Ross calls Thor in for a very special mission. Does he still have what it takes to Hero Up?