Superhero Smart - by Paul Volponi (Hardcover)

About the Book

In a fast-paced, accessible narrative, award-winning young adult author Paul Volponi explores the real-life science, history, and literature behind comic book superheroes' powers and origins.

Book Synopsis

In a fast-paced, accessible narrative, award-winning young adult author Paul Volponi explores the real-life science, history, and literature behind comic book superheroes' powers and origins.

Review Quotes

An homage to the superhero genre. Teens will come away with history lessons without even realizing it. Excellent read!

Paul Volponi takes the reader on an excursion into the world of superheroes. It's necessary reading for anyone who has marveled at their exploits and reveled in a thrilling, greater reality.

Superhero Smart is a perfect combination of history, pop culture, science, and mythology--a fun and educational read.

The evolution of this creative genre in historical context... Bravo!

About the Author

Paul Volponi is an author, journalist and educator. His twelve novels for young adults have been the recipients of a dozen American Library Association honors and his novel Black and White was a winner of the International Reading Association Children's Book Award. Volponi is also the author of three nonfiction books for young adults: That's My Team: The History, Science, and Fun behind Sports Teams' Names; Streetball Is Life: Lessons Earned on the Asphalt; and The Great G.O.A.T. Debate: The Best of the Best in Everything from Sports to Science. Volponi resides in New York City.