Batplanes and Batcopters: The Engineering Behind Batman's Wings

by Tammy Enz

Overview

To fight crime in Gotham, Batman must take to the skies. Luckily, his aircraft are jam packed with stealth technology, missiles, and so much more. But Batman is a fictional superhero none of his gear is real, right? Think again! Look inside to explore how the amazing features in the Batplane and Batcopter are actually rooted in real world science and engineering.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476552095
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2014
Series:	Batman Science
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	880L (what's this?)
Age Range:	11 - 15 Years

About the Author

Tammy Enz holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in journalism and mass communications. She teaches at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and has written dozens of books on science and engineering topics for young people.

Table of Contents

Super hero wings — Performance — Maneuvers — Enemy engagement — Tricks — Hybrid aircraft.

Editorial Reviews

I can just imagine how popular these books will be, particularly with boys. I really liked the way the book compared Batman technology with real-life facts and photos. . . .I will be purchasing the series for our library!

Reading Power Gear blog