The science behind Batman's flying machines

Tammy Enz

Book - 2016

"Explores the real-world science and engineering connections to the features in Batman's aircraft"--

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Published
North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press [2016]
Language
English
Main Author
Tammy Enz (author)
Item Description
"Batman created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger."
Physical Description
23 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781515720362
  • Super hero wings
  • Flight performance
  • Amazing maneuvers
  • Engaging enemies.
Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 2-4-This series makes clever use of a famous superhero to introduce a variety of STEM facts to primary readers. Each of the four volumes takes one category of Batman's well-known gadgets and presents similar items and concepts from the real world. Some physics-related concepts, such as lift, are featured more than once, as they are relevant both to Batman's cape and his flying vehicles. Many of the comparisons are to military gear, such as stealth tech, body armor, and night vision, as the military has either the most advanced or most recognizable versions of these. There are colorful images of both the Caped Crusader and photos of the actual articles mentioned. VERDICT Recommended for elementary-aged comic book fans, as it will build on a natural curiosity of how Batman is able to accomplish his amazing feats. © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by Horn Book Review

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.] (c) Copyright 2017. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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