Examines the science underlying Superman's super-powers, studying the hero's strength, speed, hearing, vision, flight ability, and vulnerabilities.
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Seller: The Bookworm, Oroville, CA, U.S.A.
Hardbound. Condition: Fine. 1st Printing. Description: Dust jacket design by Georg Brewer. Includes a few black and white illustrations. ''The official guide to the science of the last son of Krypton What if the Kryptonian named Kal-El;, a humanoid being whose world orbited a far-off red dwarf star, was actually raised here on Earth? Would, in fact, such being be capable of achieving the amazing feats of power commonly associated with Superman? And if so, how could his powers be scientifically explained? Gifted science writer Mark Wolverton takes up the challenge and answers these very questions.'' BINDING/CONDITION: blue binding; a Fine book, with a Fine dust jacket; publisher's price on the jacket flap is intact. 8vo (about 9.5 inches tall). 256 pages. Seller Inventory # 069664
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 10J52_61_0743452739
Seller: The Book Spot, Sioux Falls, MN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # Abebooks96700