superheroes in literature

From gamma rays to mighty mutants to mad science, superhero stories are filled with ideas borrowed from the world of science. Which superpowers might soon be made possible by science in real life? Explore the science behind superpowers with this fascinating book! Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME content, this book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The detailed sidebars, fascinating images, and Dig Deeper section prompt students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple readings. Check It Out! includes suggested resources for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.

An alphabetically-arranged encyclopedia of information about more than 250 characters from the Avengers comics, including their origins, their real names, and their powers.

Alphabetically arranged entries offer an overview of the Marvel universe, with information on Marvel's heroes, villains, supporting characters, countries, items, alternate realities, other dimensions, and teams.

Takes a year-by-year look at the seventy-five-year history of DC Comics. Includes the comics that were published each year, highlights the introduction of key characters and the significant events in the DC Universe, and provides facts about what was happening in the real world at the same time.

An alphabetically-arranged color guide to the heroes and villains of the DC Universe, with a description of each character, including their real names, their powers, their uniforms, and other information.

Text and illustrations look at the powers, weapons, technology, and suits of T'Challa, otherwise known as Black Panther.

Compares the experiences of the modern comic book hero to real life challenges related to faith.

An alphbetically-arranged encyclopedia of information about more than 1,200 characters from Marvel comics, including their origins, their real names, their powers, their allies, and their enemies.

An alphabetically arranged reference of over 130 graphic novels covering the hero and superhero genre, discussing plots, literary integrity, and overall contribution to the literary form.