Books with title The Superpowers

SUPERMAN has his hands full. First, he encounters his cousin, SUPERGIRL, a reckless teenager with powers like his own. Then he confronts a creature known as PARASITE, who can absorb SUPERMAN'S strength and super-speed just by touching him. SUPERMAN knows enough to not shake hands with the deadly fiend, but SUPERGIRL is still learning the ropes. Filled with her power, the PARASITE now battles the MAN OF STEEL in a fight that rocks the planet. How can SUPERMAN defeat a villain who gets more powerful with each punch?

DC super heroes have an amazing range of powers which they use to make the world a safer place. This lavishly illustrated picture book is a terrific introduction to Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, and all of their friends. From Batman's brain power, to the Wonder Woman's ability to get people to tell the truth, to Superman's incredible strength and X-ray vision, DC's super heroes use their exceptional gifts to protect people, and the planet--making them terrific role models for young children. Readers will learn about their favorite characters' amazing powers, as well as their inspiring stories. Classic DC art makes this book as visually compelling as it is fun to read!

Jenny Watts has always been shy. So much that her parents introduce her as "their shy one." But heading into 5th-grade, Jenny has a plan. This year she's going to be confident and popular. But sometimes even the best laid-out plans don't turn out as expected. Instead in the beginning of the year, Jenny faces some "mean girls" and a bus bully. Her parents also send her to a child psychologist who is unbearable. She feels utterly defeated. Jenny meets a girl named Lizzie, a girl with a sad past who is her exact opposite - outgoing and boisterous, and a new friendship begins to develop. The two girls face the ups and downs of adolescence. Their friendship is tested when a group of mean girls start making fun of Lizzie. Will her shyness get the best of her once again or will Jenny finally find her voice and stand up for her new friend?

SUPERMAN has his hands full. First, he encounters his cousin, SUPERGIRL, a reckless teenager with powers like his own. Then he confronts a creature known as PARASITE, who can absorb SUPERMAN'S strength and super-speed just by touching him. SUPERMAN knows enough to not shake hands with the deadly fiend, but SUPERGIRL is still learning the ropes. Filled with her power, the PARASITE now battles the MAN OF STEEL in a fight that rocks the planet. How can SUPERMAN defeat a villain who gets more powerful with each punch?

Jenny Watts has always been shy. So much that her parents introduce her as their shy one. But heading into 5th-grade, Jenny has a plan. This year she’s going to be confident and popular. But sometimes even the best laid-out plans don’t turn out as expected.Jenny meets a girl named Lizzie who is her exact opposite and a new friendship begins to develop. Their friendship is tested when a group of mean girls start making fun of Lizzie. Will her shyness get the best of her once again or will Jenny finally find her voice and stand up for her new friend?

Jenny Watts has always been shy. So much that her parents introduce her as "their shy one." But heading into 5th-grade, Jenny has a plan. This year she's going to be confident and popular. But sometimes even the best laid-out plans don't turn out as expected. Instead in the beginning of the year, Jenny faces some "mean girls" and a bus bully. Her parents also send her to a child psychologist who is unbearable. She feels utterly defeated. Jenny meets a girl named Lizzie, a girl with a sad past who is her exact opposite - outgoing and boisterous, and a new friendship begins to develop. The two girls face the ups and downs of adolescence. Their friendship is tested when a group of mean girls start making fun of Lizzie. Will her shyness get the best of her once again or will Jenny finally find her voice and stand up for her new friend?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be the strongest boy in the world? Or the fastest? Or even the noisiest? Two ordinary young boys are about to find out!When the castle walls of Max and Finlay's den start crumbling away, little do the best mates know that everything is about to change . . . Trapped inside the wall is the ancient god Hercules and he needs the boys' help! The friends must complete a terrifying challenge every day for seven days and can choose only one of Hercules' amazing superpowers at a time to help them.In this first brilliant Superpowers adventure, Max and Finlay find themselves faced with a snarling sabre-toothed lion. They had better hope they've made the right choice . . .

SUPERMAN has his hands full. First, he encounters his cousin, SUPERGIRL, a reckless teenager with powers like his own. Then he confronts a creature known as PARASITE, who can absorb SUPERMAN'S strength and super-speed just by touching him. SUPERMAN knows enough to not shake hands with the deadly fiend, but SUPERGIRL is still learning the ropes. Filled with her power, the PARASITE now battles the MAN OF STEEL in a fight that rocks the planet. How can SUPERMAN defeat a villain who gets more powerful with each punch?

Explore the "science" of Superpowers! This action-packed nonfiction reader examines super villains and heroes, scientists that have gone bad, mighty mutants, and real-life superpower qualities and capabilities found in nature. Featuring TIME content, this high-interest book builds critical literacy skills and academic vocabulary and is purposefully leveled to engage different types of learners. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, the text includes a table of contents, captions, glossary, index, and images to deepen understanding. The detailed sidebars feature fun facts that develop higher-order thinking. The Try It! culminating activity provides additional language-development activities. Aligned with McREL and WIDA/TESOL standards, this text features complex content appropriate for middle school students.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The Science of Superpowers builds critical literacy skills with this exciting nonfiction reader designed to fascinate sixth grade students. Keep your students at the edge of their seats with content that will keep them engaged from the first page to the last. This informational text examines imaginary superpowers and real-life qualities found in nature. Aligned with state standards, The Science of Superpowers features complex and rigorous content appropriate for middle school students preparing for college and career readiness.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be the strongest boy in the world? Or the fastest? Or even the noisiest? Two ordinary young boys are about to find out!When the castle walls of Max and Finlay's den start crumbling away, little do the best mates know that everything is about to change . . . Trapped inside the wall is the ancient god Hercules and he needs the boys' help! The friends must complete a terrifying challenge every day for seven days and can choose only one of Hercules's amazing superpowers at a time to help them.In this fourth thrilling Superpowers adventure, Max and Finlay are forced to do battle with a very angry giant boar (with very giant tusks!). They must choose their power wisely . . .