(4) K-3 DC Super Heroes: Science Behind Superman series. This book examines where feats of strength like Superman's are found in science and nature. Bolstered by key vocabulary terms, the text explores the science of human muscle movement, strength building, mechanical exoskeletons, and powerful animals. Additional fact sidebars accompany the main text. Relevant photos and diagrams are accompanied by mostly unnecessary, generic drawings of Superman characters. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(4) K-3 DC Super Heroes: Science Behind Superman series. This book explains the differences between Superman's powers of flight and real airborne inventions and wildlife. Basic science and engineering vocabulary elucidates the principles that allow airplanes, helicopters, and animals to take flight. Additional fact sidebars accompany the main text. Generic drawings of Superman characters often feel unnecessary beside the more relevant diagrams and photos of inventions and animals. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(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

(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

(4) 4-6 Drawing DC Super Heroes series. Illustrated by Erik Doescher. These art instructional books include descriptions of the superhero characters' origins, skills, friends, foes, etc., accompanied by related sketches that go from rough stick figures to detailed drawings in as little as four stepped panels. Many of the suggested projects are beyond the scope of anyone just learning to draw, but superhero fans will enjoy giving it a whirl. Review covers the following Drawing DC Super Heroes titles: How to Draw Batman and His Friends and Foes and How to Draw Superman and His Friends and Foes.

Reviewer: David Elzey

(4) 4-6 Drawing DC Super Heroes series. Illustrated by Erik Doescher. These art instructional books include descriptions of the superhero characters' origins, skills, friends, foes, etc., accompanied by related sketches that go from rough stick figures to detailed drawings in as little as four stepped panels. Many of the suggested projects are beyond the scope of anyone just learning to draw, but superhero fans will enjoy giving it a whirl. Review covers the following Drawing DC Super Heroes titles: How to Draw Batman and His Friends and Foes and How to Draw Superman and His Friends and Foes.

Reviewer: David Elzey

(4) 1-3 DC Super Heroes series. Illustrated by Tim Levins. These three books present various superhero stories in chapter-book format. Simple story lines--featuring characteristic comic book–style onomatopoeia within the text--combine with rapid pacing and not-so-witty playful banter for slight but entertaining reads. Snazzy colors and familiar characters will likely appeal to reluctant readers. Superhero and supervillain glossaries are appended. Review covers these DC Super Heroes titles: Batman vs. Catwoman, Superman vs. Bizarro, and Supergirl vs. Brainiac.

Reviewer: Shara Hardeson

(4) 1-3 DC Super Heroes series. Illustrated by Luciano Vecchio. These three books present various superhero stories in chapter-book format. Simple story lines--featuring characteristic comic book–style onomatopoeia within the text--combine with rapid pacing and not-so-witty playful banter for slight but entertaining reads. Snazzy colors and familiar characters will likely appeal to reluctant readers. Superhero and supervillain glossaries are appended. Review covers these DC Super Heroes titles: Batman vs. Catwoman, Superman vs. Bizarro, and Supergirl vs. Brainiac.

Reviewer: Shara Hardeson

(4) 1-3 DC Super Heroes series. Illustrated by Luciano Vecchio. These three books present various superhero stories in chapter-book format. Simple story lines--featuring characteristic comic book–style onomatopoeia within the text--combine with rapid pacing and not-so-witty playful banter for slight but entertaining reads. Snazzy colors and familiar characters will likely appeal to reluctant readers. Superhero and supervillain glossaries are appended. Review covers these DC Super Heroes titles: Batman vs. Catwoman, Superman vs. Bizarro, and Supergirl vs. Brainiac.

Reviewer: Shara Hardeson