Description
| Product ID: | 9781538167847 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Superhero Smart |
| Subtitle: | Real-World Facts behind Comic Book Characters |
| Authors: | Author: Paul Volponi |
| Page Count: | 178 |
| Subjects: | Classic European style / tradition comic books, Graphic novels: true stories & non-fiction, Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: styles / traditions, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Science and technology, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Cartoons and comic strips, Comic strip fiction / graphic novels (Children's / Teenage), History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), Science & technology: general interest (Children's / Teenage), Cartoons & comic strips (Children's / Teenage) |
| Description: | In a fast-paced, accessible narrative, award-winning young adult author Paul Volponi explores the real-life science, history, and literature behind comic book superheroes’ powers and origins. 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, a.k.a. 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 from the past and present. And in learning more about these heroes and our world, we can help prepare for and create a better future, just as superheroes strive to do every day in the pages of our comic books. |
| Imprint Name: | Rowman & Littlefield |
| Publisher Name: | Rowman & Littlefield |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-06-14 |
