Superhero Smart: Real-World Facts behind Comic Book Characters

by Paul Volponi

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?

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538167840
• ISBN13: 9781538167847
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 and higher