Superman Science

Superman Science
Author: Agnieszka Jƒzefina Biskup
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2017-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 162370703X

Superman is the World's Greatest Hero! With super-strength, lightning speed, laser vision, and the ability to fly, he keeps Earth safe. But what is the science behind strength, speed, sight, and flight? And does anything or anyone in our world have similar abilities to Superman? Superman Science explores how real-life science and engineering relates to the Man of Steel's famous powers†and the real-world connections may surprise you.

The Science Behind Superman's Strength

The Science Behind Superman's Strength
Author: Agnieszka J˜zefina Biskup
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2017-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 151575099X

The Man of Steel can defeat nearly any enemy with his super-strength. But what is strength and what makes it possible? Can anyone or anything in the real world match Superman's muscles? Explore this eBook edition to learn about the amazing science of strength alongside the World's Greatest Hero.

Superman: Birthright

Superman: Birthright
Author: Mark Waid
Publisher: DC Comics
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2005-10-11
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1401243754

This volume collects the 12-issue miniseries that features the entire modern-day retelling of Superman by writer Mark Waid and artists Leinil Francis Yu and Gerry Alanguilan. Plus, an introduction by Smallville television producers Al Gough and Miles Millar and a sketchbook section!

The Science of Superman

The Science of Superman
Author: Mark Wolverton
Publisher: Ibooks
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2004-03-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781596872684

What if the Kryptonian named Kal-El, a humanoid being whose world orbited a far-off red dwarf star, was actually raised here on Earth? Would such a being be capable of achieving the feats of power commonly associated with Superman? And if so, how could his powers be scientifically explained? In The Science of Superman, science writer Mark Wolverton answers these questions. Examining Superman's powers through the lens of modern science, Wolverton explains the fundamental biological and genetic differences between Earthlings and Kryptonians that allow Superman to exercise extraordinary abilities on our planet. For the first time anywhere, you'll understand the logic and science that underlie Superman's super powers.

The Science Behind Superman's Strength

The Science Behind Superman's Strength
Author: Agnieszka Jòzefina Biskup
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2017-12-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1543538045

The Man of Steel can defeat nearly any enemy with his super-strength. But what is strength and what makes it possible? Can anyone or anything in the real world match Superman's muscles? Explore this eBook edition to learn about the amazing science of strength alongside the World's Greatest Hero.

The Physics of Superheroes: Spectacular Second Edition

The Physics of Superheroes: Spectacular Second Edition
Author: James Kakalios
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2009-11-03
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1101152362

A complete update to the hit book on the real physics at work in comic books, featuring more heroes, more villains, and more science Since 2001, James Kakalios has taught "Everything I Needed to Know About Physics I Learned from Reading Comic Books," a hugely popular university course that generated coast-to-coast media attention for its unique method of explaining complex physics concepts through comics. With The Physics of Superheroes, named one of the best science books of 2005 by Discover, he introduced his colorful approach to an even wider audience. Now Kakalios presents a totally updated, expanded edition that features even more superheroes and findings from the cutting edge of science. With three new chapters and completely revised throughout with a splashy, redesigned package, the book that explains why Spider-Man's webbing failed his girlfriend, the probable cause of Krypton's explosion, and the Newtonian physics at work in Gotham City is electrifying from cover to cover.

Superman: Escape from Bizarro World

Superman: Escape from Bizarro World
Author: Geoff Johns
Publisher: DC Comics
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2009-05-19
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1401247849

The dynamic writing team of Geoff Johns & Richard Donner joins artist extraordinaire Eric Powell (Eisner Award-winning writer/artist of THE GOON) for SUPERMAN: ESCAPE FROM BIZARRO WORLD!Bizarro, the twisted, imperfect duplicate of Superman, has kidnapped Pa Kent, and now the Man of Steel must fly to Bizarro World to rescue his adoptive father. On this cubic world, populated by Bizarro versions of the Justice League of America, Lois Lane and more, Superman must stop Bizarro's tormented, Frankenstein-like rampage long enough to get away-but will Bizarro versions of Doomsday and other evildoers prove to be too much for Superman?Collects ACTION COMICS #855-857, SUPERMAN #140, DC COMICS PRESENTS #71 and THE MAN OF STEEL #5.

The Science Behind Superman's Flight

The Science Behind Superman's Flight
Author: Tammy Laura Lynn Enz
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2017-12-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1543538029

When people are in trouble, the Man of Steel always flies in to save the day. But what is flight and what makes it possible? Can anyone or anything in the real world soar through the air like Superman? Explore this eBook edition to learn about the amazing science of flight alongside the World's Greatest Hero.

The Science Behind Superman's Sight

The Science Behind Superman's Sight
Author: Agnieszka Jòzefina Biskup
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2017-12-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1543538037

The Man of Steel's super-powered eyesight allows him to see through walls and melt metal. But what is sight and what makes it possible? Can anyone or anything in the real world do what Superman does with his eyes? Explore this eBook edition to learn about the amazing science of sight alongside the World's Greatest Hero.

Superman: The Golden Age Vol. 1

Superman: The Golden Age Vol. 1
Author: Jerry Siegel
Publisher: DC Comics
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2016-03-22
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1401267521

Faster than a speeding bullet, Superman burst onto the comic book scene in 1938, just as America was on the terrifying precipice of a world war. In a desperate time, legendary creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster brought to life the world’s first modern superhero. The Man of Steel emerged as a champion of the oppressed, taking down any enemy with his super-strength and speed, both foreign and near to home. In his distinctive royal blue, red and yellow costume, complete with cape, the stalwart Kryptonian emanated strength and fearlessness. He swiftly became a symbol of hope for a downtrodden America.Collecting all of the Metropolis Wonder’s first-ever adventures from ACTION COMICS #1-19, SUPERMAN #1-3 and NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR COMICS #1!