Books in Science of Superpowers series

Since ancient Greece and stories of powerful gods, humans have been fascinated with controlling the weather. This book explores the science behind electricity and the weather, and ways in which scientists are attempting to control them. Readers will discover the science behind producing electricity, taming hurricanes, and creating rain on demand. Through photographs, fun facts, and examples of the latest technology, readers learn about new ways humans are attempting to harness some of nature's trickiest elements.

Human fascination with super strength and super speed has a long history. In recent decades, human fascination has moved to reality. With the aid of science, researchers are now able to discern the secrets to super strength and super speed in animals. Using technology, they have recreated some of these powers for application and use by humans today. Readers will discover the intriguing advances and future of super strength and super speed, presented through relevant scientific studies, sidebars, and facts.

Superpowers like invisibility and X-ray vision have inspired myths and stories for thousands of years. This book explores the scientists who have worked and continue to work to make these superpowers a reality. Readers will journey from the depths of the ocean to Central America to learn about animals that seem to possess these superpowers. Utilizing photographs, fun facts, and real-life examples, readers uncover the science behind invisibility and X-ray vision, and explore how they play a role in the technology of today and tomorrow.

Superpowers are fun topics that are at home in lore and mythology, but there is often an element of reality to them. This book on mind control and telepathy delves into both the legends behind the topics and real-life examples that suggest the possibility of their reality. It also explores how the superpowers could become reality in the future through the development of new technologies. Fast facts, sidebars, and illustrative photographs help readers understand this ever-fascinating subject.

Who hasn't dreamed of being able to fly? Through photographs, real-world history, and exciting facts, this book explores the possibilities and methods of giving people the ability of flight. In addition, readers will learn about some of nature's most interesting flying creatures and how they manage their feats of aviation. This book also examines key inventions that are helping humans achieve flight for themselves in the twenty-first century.

Since ancient Greece and stories of powerful gods, humans have been fascinated with controlling the weather. This book explores the science behind electricity and the weather, and ways in which scientists are attempting to control them. Readers will discover the science behind producing electricity, taming hurricanes, and creating rain on demand. Through photographs, fun facts, and examples of the latest technology, readers learn about new ways humans are attempting to harness some of nature's trickiest elements.

What if you had a superpower? What would you do if you could fly, read minds, teleport, or have superhuman strength? So what happens if your superpower is shapeshifting or teleporting? Become a master of matter and learn why it truly does matter. Superpower Science answers those questions with humor and a comic book twist as it follows the exploits of superheroes who must come to terms with their very human limitations in the real world. The struggle is real when you have these superpowers in real life and have to apply the laws of science! Each book in the series focuses on four superpowers and explains which scientific principles would come into play if the superpower existed--and how the body would be impacted. Kids will thoroughly enjoy these intriguing, action-packed books that help them understand complex concepts in a fun new way. (For ages 9 and older)

What if you had a superpower? What would you do if you could fly, read minds, teleport, or have superhuman strength? See exactly what would physically happen to you if you could fly, twist time, run like the wind, or be super strong. Superpower Science answers those questions with humor and a comic book twist as it follows the exploits of superheroes who must come to terms with their very human limitations in the real world. The struggle is real when you have these superpowers in real life and have to apply the laws of science! Each book in the series focuses on four superpowers and explains which scientific principles would come into play if the superpower existed--and how the body would be impacted. Kids will thoroughly enjoy these intriguing, action-packed books that help them understand complex concepts in a fun new way. (For ages 9 and older)

What if you had a superpower? What would you do if you could fly, read minds, teleport, or have superhuman strength? Wouldn't it be cool to have X-ray vision or super-duper hearing? Sometimes … but what about all the time? Superpower Science answers those questions with humor and a comic book twist as it follows the exploits of superheroes who must come to terms with their very human limitations in the real world. The struggle is real when you have these superpowers in real life and have to apply the laws of science! Each book in the series focuses on four superpowers and explains which scientific principles would come into play if the superpower existed--and how the body would be impacted. Kids will thoroughly enjoy these intriguing, action-packed books that help them understand complex concepts in a fun new way. (For ages 9 and older)