Unmasked : the science of superheroes
Walsh, R.2020
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Could your favourite superheroes really exist? 'Unmasked' takes a look at the secret science behind superheroes and the incredible real world breakthroughs that could bring superhero superpowers closer to reality than ever before. Written by seven diverse academics, this is a look into how superheroes (and their abilities) may be closer to real science than you think. Six chapters. Six fascinating areas of science, breaking down the abilities and characteristics of heroes such as Batman, Captain America, Ant-Man, Superman and many more!
Main title:
Unmasked : the science of superheroes / R. Walsh [and six others].
Author:
Walsh, R., author
Imprint:
Preston : UCLan Publishing, 2020.
Collation:
142 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 26 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781912979080 (pbk)
Dewey class:
502520J502500C 502
Language:
English
Subject:
Science -- Juvenile literatureSuperheroes -- Juvenile literatureScience in popular culture -- Juvenile literatureTeenage Non-FictionScience and TechnologyChildren's / Teenage: general interestChildren's / Teenage general interest: Science & technology: general interesEducational: Sciences, general scienceEducational: Technology
BRN:
286518