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A guide to the Divergent trilogy by Veronica Roth, discussing the characters, events, background facts, and themes of the series.

Examines the true science that underlies James Bond's fantastic gadgets and feats, including the car the turns into a submarine, the buzz-saw Rolex, and the rocket-firing cigarette, covering hundreds of Q Division's inventions and analyzing Bond's battles in the air, under the sea, in outerspace, and beneath the earth.

Explores the true science that underlies some of the greatest comic book supervillains of all time, examining the limits of science, the laws of nature, and the future of technology in relation to the foes.

Looks at the history and legends behind the Indiana Jones adventures, including information and background on Indiana himself.

Examines the origins of a variety of comic book superheroes, including Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, and others, and looks at the real science that underlies their powers.

The authors examine the science that makes up many of Stephen King's novels including biological warfare, quantum chemistry, longevity, and genetic research.

A companion guide to Suzanne Collins's Hunger Games series, describing the fictional, post-apocalyptic world where boys and girls are chosen from twelve districts to compete in a televised fight to the death, and providing background facts about all three novels, a biography of the author, and discussion on the major themes of the books.

Examines the elements of religion, science, and fantasy in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy, and includes a glossary and bibliography.