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Hutchison, Patricia,

The science of superheroes / by Patricia Hutchison ; content consultant, Suveen Mathaudhu, PhD, Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering, University of California Riverside. - 48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. - Super-awesome science . - Super-awesome science. .

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.

Explains the scientific background to the superpowers of popular cartoon and film superhero characters, including the ability to jump and fly, change the weather, heal quickly, and get strength from adrenaline.

ISBN: 9781680782516

LCCN: bl2016047190

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Superheroes--Miscellanea--Juvenile literature.
Comic strip characters--Miscellanea--Juvenile literature.
Science--Miscellanea--Juvenile literature.
Ability--Miscellanea--Juvenile literature.
Science in popular culture--Juvenile literature.
Superheroes--Miscellanea.
Comic strip characters--Miscellanea.
Science--Miscellanea.
Ability--Miscellanea.
Science in popular culture.
Superheroes--Miscellanea.
Comic books, strips, etc--Miscellanea.
Science--Miscellanea.
Ability--Miscellanea.
Popular culture.

LC Class. No.: PN6714 / .H88 2017

Dewey Class. No.: 741.5/352 741.5