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Enz, Tammy

The Science Behind Batman's Flying Machines

24 pp. | Capstone | August, 2016 | Library ISBN 978-1-5157-2036-2 $25.32 | Paper ISBN 978-1-5157-2041-6 $6.95 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-5157-2045-4
(4) K-3 DC Super Heroes: Science Behind Batman series. These books show how the Caped Crusader's high-tech gadgets and vehicles are reflective of real-life technologies. Introducing new readers to science and engineering vocabulary, they explore the real-world uses of grappling hooks, smoke grenades, jet engines, helicopters, and more. Generic drawings of Batman characters sometimes feel unnecessary when the photos of real inventions are more useful. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Science Behind Batman titles: The Science Behind Batman's Tools and The Science Behind Batman's Flying Machines.
Reviewer: Russell Perry

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