[PDF] Exploring Space Superheroes Of Science eBook

Author : Mark Brake
Publisher : Skyhorse
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 39,97 MB
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 1631582135

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Discover the science behind the abilities of your favorite superheroes—the physics, chemistry, and biology of Superman, Iron Man, Captain America, Aquaman, Spiderman, Cyborg, and more! The concept of the superhero has permeated our culture. They fascinate their fans with their incredible superhuman abilities and impressive technology. But do you ever wonder if any of it is plausible or rooted in fact? Enter The Science of Superheroes, which address more than fifty topics that span the worlds of your favorite superheroes and villains. Explore and examine their amazing abilities and fantastic gadgets with a detailed scientific lens. The scientific questions examined within this book include: Can an Iron Man suit be made? How does Thor's hammer work? Could any known forms of radiation cause superpowers? How many calories does Superman need each day? Could you cross a Lamborghini and a hummer to make the Batmobile Tumbler? And many more! Whether you're a movie or comic buff, this book is certain to entertain and open your eyes to the truth behind these amazing characters.

Author : Dionna L. Mann
Publisher : Lerner Publications TM
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 37,73 MB
Release : 2023-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1728490022

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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Blast off to space with astronauts, mathematicians, engineers, and more who defined space exploration. These heroes reached for the stars by flying to the International Space Station and completing groundbreaking calculations that made space travel possible. Discover some of the many contributions women, people of color, immigrants, and people with disabilities made to space exploration. From an engineer in the control room to a mission specialist that went on four space flights, these heroes are transforming how we think of space.

Author : John Kenneth Muir
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 14,88 MB
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0786455276

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Starring internationally renowned actors Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Barry Morse and Catherine Schell, the British-made Space: 1999 was the only truly original space adventure of the mid-1970s. Sandwiched between the demise of the original Star Trek and the opening of the Stars Wars series on the big screen, Space: 1999 featured a richly-visualized world where space was terrifying and mysterious, where not all problems were solvable by technology and the space travelers were very human. From the science fiction show's conception in 1973 to its cancellation in 1977, this reference work covers each of the 48 episodes in depth, including a full plot synopsis, writer, director, guest star credits, and critical commentary that examines both the episode and other shows that have used similar plotlines. The popularity of Space: 1999 memorabilia and its many fan clubs are fully discussed, along with the possibility of a future movie or reunion show that would tie up the loose ends caused by the show's abrupt cancellation.

Author : Nancy Dickmann
Publisher :
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 32,11 MB
Release : 2015-08-01
Category :
ISBN : 9781482435078

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Forget the special powers of comic book heroes. Some of the most famous scientists have greatly affected the world as we know it using just incredible intelligence, hard work, and a little luck. From Louis Pasteurs medical discoveries to Stephen Hawkings exploration of the universe through theoretical physics, these scientists challenged the ideas of the past and bravely fought to bring new facts to the scientific community and the public. Through detailed biographical information, readers are introduced to Sir Isaac Newton, Rachel Carson, and more. Historical images and full-color photographs make even the scientists of the distant past seem present.

Author : Simon Basher
Publisher : Kingfisher
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 34,17 MB
Release : 2019-05-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0753475626

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From the best-selling and compelling Basher, comes a book that shines its light into out-of-this-world beings who make the universe tick. Learn about the amazing research that is revolutionizing space exploration, from the pioneering space crafts and equipment known as 'Space Aces' that have been used to delve into deep-space exploration to the scientists known as 'The Outerplanetary Mob' that have not only taken voyages to space and back but have contributed to our understanding of the universe. Space Exploration is a compelling guide to developments at the very forefront of science – a must-read for anyone wishing to understand, and engage with, modern space.

Author : Eve Hartman
Publisher : Heinemann-Raintree Library
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 10,66 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1410940497

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Presents the lives and theories of famous astonomers throughout history up to the present day, describing their discoveries and the importance of their work for the study of the Universe.

Author : Ailynn Collins
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 30,63 MB
Release : 2022-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1666337102

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People have long been curious about the solar system. Since the 1960s, several probes, orbiters, landers, and rovers have been sent out to explore and study the planets and their moons. What incredible discoveries were made during these daring missions? And what will be needed for humans to visit the planets in person? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists learn about various missions to other planets and the risks involved with sending people across the solar system and beyond.

Author : James Kakalios
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 48,24 MB
Release : 2009-11-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1101152362

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A complete update to the hit book on the real physics at work in comic books, featuring more heroes, more villains, and more science Since 2001, James Kakalios has taught "Everything I Needed to Know About Physics I Learned from Reading Comic Books," a hugely popular university course that generated coast-to-coast media attention for its unique method of explaining complex physics concepts through comics. With The Physics of Superheroes, named one of the best science books of 2005 by Discover, he introduced his colorful approach to an even wider audience. Now Kakalios presents a totally updated, expanded edition that features even more superheroes and findings from the cutting edge of science. With three new chapters and completely revised throughout with a splashy, redesigned package, the book that explains why Spider-Man's webbing failed his girlfriend, the probable cause of Krypton's explosion, and the Newtonian physics at work in Gotham City is electrifying from cover to cover.

Author : Jeffrey J. Kripal
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 44,22 MB
Release : 2011-11-15
Category : History
ISBN : 0226453839

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"Account of how comic book heroes have helped their creators and fans alike explore and express a wealth of paranormal experiences ignored by mainstream science. Delving deeply into the work of major figures in the field - from Jack Kirby's cosmic superhero sagas and Philip K. Dick's futuristic head-trips to Alan Moore's sex magic and Whitley Strieber's communion with visitors - Kripal shows how creators turned to science fiction to convey the reality of the inexplicable and the paranormal they experienced in their lives. Expanded consciousness found its language in the metaphors of sci-fi - incredible powers, unprecedented mutations, time-loops and vast intergalactic intelligences - and the deeper influences of mythology and religion that these in turn drew from ; the wildly creative work that followed caught the imaginations of millions. Moving deftly from Cold War science and Fredric Wertham's anticomics crusade to gnostic revelation and alien abduction, Kripal spins out a hidden history of American culture, rich with mythical themes and shot through with an awareness that there are other realities far beyond our everyday understanding."--Jacket.