Superhero Smart: Real-World Facts behind Comic Book Characters Volponi Paul
Superhero Smart: Real-World Facts behind Comic Book Characters Volponi Paul A fascinating exploration of the science, history, literature, and culture behind comic book superheroes' powers and…
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Superhero Smart: Real-World Facts behind Comic Book Characters Volponi Paul
A fascinating exploration of the science, history, literature, and culture behind comic book superheroes' powers and origins. What's the connection between Wonder Woman's golden Lasso of Truth and a lie detector? How does Superman's strength allow him to squeeze a chunk of coal into a diamond?
What does Natasha Romanova (aka Black Widow) teach us about the Cold War? Why does the Black Panther speak so many different languages? 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