Download or read book Superheroes Without Capes written by Federica Magrin and published by Union Square Kids. This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is a superhero? Meet 20 real people who have accomplished incredible things--and discover your own special powers You don't need a mask or cloak to be a hero, and you don't need superpowers, either- just courage, determination, and hard work. Throughout history, there have been many so-called "ordinary" people who used their talents to make our world a better place. Here are 20 such men and women, from suffragettes and scientists to aviators, artists, and activists. Some had to overcome great challenges, and others had to try and try again, but all ultimately succeeded in their revolutionary achievements. Best of all, you can be a superhero, too--with or without your cape Featuring Emmeline Pankhurst * The Wright Brothers * Marie Curie * Mahatma Gandhi * Albert Einstein * Coco Chanel * Amelia Earhart * Frida Kahlo * Mother Teresa * Rosa Parks * Nelson Mandela * Anne Frank * Martin Luther King, Jr. * Neil Armstrong * Dian Fossey * Valentina Tereshkova * Stephen Hawking * Muhammad Ali * Bobbi Gibb * Malala Yousafzai

Download or read book Secret Origins written by Brian Azzarello and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At last, the SECRET ORIGINS of the World's Greatest Heroes in The New 52 can be revealed! The beginnings of the most popular characters in the DC Universe are finally told here, in stories that fans have been clamoring for since September 2011. The latest explosive origins from DC Comics - The New 52 include Wonder Woman by Brian Azzarello, Cyborg by Marv Wolfman, Red Hood by Scott Lobdell, and others. Collects SECRET ORIGINS #5-8.

Download or read book Cape written by Kate Hannigan and published by Aladdin. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Readers…will be enamored by this blend of history, mystery, and superpowered action.” —Booklist (starred review) “Has the exciting pace of a superhero adventure.” —Kirkus Reviews Hidden Figures meets Wonder Woman in this action-packed, comic-inspired adventure about a brilliant girl puzzler who discovers she’s part of a superhero team—the first in a new series! Josie O’Malley does a lot to help out Mam after her father goes off to fight the Nazis, but she wishes she could do more—like all those caped heroes who now seem to have disappeared. If Josie can’t fly and control weather like her idol, Zenobia, maybe she can put her math smarts to use cracking puzzles for the government. After an official tosses out her puzzler test because she’s a girl, it soon becomes clear that an even more top-secret agency has its eye on Josie, along with two other applicants: Akiko and Mae. The trio bonds over their shared love of female superhero celebrities, from Hauntima to Zenobia to Hopscotch. But during one extraordinary afternoon, they find themselves transformed into the newest (and youngest!) superheroes in town. As the girls’ abilities slowly begin to emerge, they learn that their skills will be crucial in thwarting a shapeshifting henchman of Hitler, and, just maybe, in solving an even larger mystery about the superheroes who’ve recently gone missing. Inspired by remarkable real-life women from World War II—the human computers and earliest programmers called “the ENIAC Six”—this pulse-pounding adventure features bold action and brave thinking, with forty-eight pages of comic book style graphic panels throughout the book. Readers will want to don their own capes for an adventure, and realize they have the power to be a superhero, too!

Download or read book Not All Superheroes Wear Capes written by Quentin Kenihan and published by Hachette Australia. This book was released on 2016-09-27 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quentin Kenihan is living proof that superheroes don't need capes, just the right attitude. FOREWORD BY RAY MARTIN When he was a kid, Quentin Kenihan loved Superman. Ironic, really. Quentin didn't need kryptonite to reveal his weakness - born with a rare bone disorder, osteogenesis imperfecta, his bones broke all on their own. When Quentin was seven, Mike Willesee made a documentary about him. Australians fell in love with his wit, and never-say-die attitude. Over the years he grew up before our eyes. But there was a dark side to his life. The true story was never told ... until now. A story of abandonment, drug addiction, dark days and thoughts of suicide. Battling through it all, Quentin's resilience is inspiring. Quentin is now determined to live life the best he can. Just turned 41, he is a filmmaker, stand-up comedian, radio host, actor and film critic; he's hung out with Angelina, accidentally ripped Jennifer Lopez's dress, talked sex with Jean-Claude Van Damme, appeared in MAD MAX and interviewed Julia Gillard, all the while showing that living in a wheelchair doesn't mean staying still. This is an unforgettable, brutally honest, at times heartbreaking memoir. Quentin Kenihan is living proof that superheroes don't need capes, just the right attitude! 'Quentin is a hero of mine. Probably the toughest man I have ever met. Read this book and reconsider how hard you think your life is. It is a liberating experience to face life through his eyes.' - RUSSELL CROWE

Download or read book Superheroes written by Laurence Maslon and published by Crown Archetype. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, the Avengers, the X-Men, Watchmen, and more: the companion volume to the PBS documentary series of the same name that tells the story of the superhero in American popular culture. Together again for the first time, here come the greatest comic book superheroes ever assembled between two covers: down from the heavens—Superman and the Mighty Thor—or swinging over rooftops—the Batman and Spider-Man; star-spangled, like Captain America and Wonder Woman, or clad in darkness, like the Shadow and Spawn; facing down super-villains on their own, like the Flash and the Punisher or gathered together in a team of champions, like the Avengers and the X-Men! Based on the three-part PBS documentary series Superheroes, this companion volume chronicles the never-ending battle of the comic book industry, its greatest creators, and its greatest creations. Covering the effect of superheroes on American culture—in print, on film and television, and in digital media—and the effect of American culture on its superheroes, Superheroes: Capes, Cowls, and the Creation of Comic Book Culture appeals to readers of all ages, from the casual observer of the phenomenon to the most exacting fan of the genre. Drawing from more than 50 new interviews conducted expressly for Superheroes!—creators from Stan Lee to Grant Morrison, commentators from Michael Chabon to Jules Feiffer, actors from Adam West to Lynda Carter, and filmmakers such as Zach Snyder—this is an up-to-the-minute narrative history of the superhero, from the comic strip adventurers of the Great Depression, up to the blockbuster CGI movie superstars of the 21st Century. Featuring more than 500 full-color comic book panels, covers, sketches, photographs of both essential and rare artwork, Superheroes is the definitive story of this powerful presence in pop culture.

Download or read book Heroes Without Capes written by Khali Raymond and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-05-10 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I once heard this saying that not all heroes wear capes, which is extremely true. You know, I wasn't always this courageous. Like, courageous with my writing. Talking about shit that's beyond personal. I'm telling my audience things about me that I haven't even told my own family, which is okay. Not that any of them cared. I'm telling you, writing? Writing has saved my life. I attempted suicide twice. Did I succeed No. I'm glad that I didn't. No matter how bad my depression gets, I know that I have something to live for. I live to create. I live to use art as medicine for the soul. I use this to help others. I don't have to brag about the work I've done. When you're blessed, you become humble... ya' feel?

Download or read book Real Heroes Don t Wear Capes written by Laura Driscoll and published by Astra Publishing House. This book was released on 2007-08-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The popular Social Studies Connects series links history, geography, civics and economics to kids’ daily lives. Featuring stories with diverse characters who face situations young readers can relate to, these books support reading and social studies skills including researching, inferring, comparing, and communication. An activity to stimulate curiosity about the world is included in each book! With no special powers, no secret identity, and no cape, can someone be a real hero? Ethan thinks so and sets out to prove it! (Social Studies Topic: History & Culture/Heroes)

Download or read book Superheroes Are Everywhere written by Kamala Harris and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Vice President Kamala Harris comes a picture book with an empowering message: Superheroes are all around us--and if we try, we can all be heroes too. A #1 New York Times bestseller! Before Kamala Harris was elected to the vice presidency and named the Democratic presidential nominee, she was a little girl who loved superheroes. And when she looked around, she was amazed to find them everywhere! In her family, among her friends, even down the street--there were superheroes wherever she looked. And those superheroes showed her that all you need to do to be a superhero is to be the best that you can be. In this empowering and joyful picture book that speaks directly to kids, Kamala Harris takes readers through her life and shows them that the power to make the world a better place is inside all of us. And with fun and engaging art by Mechal Renee Roe, as well as a guide to being a superhero at the end, this book is sure to have kids taking up the superhero mantle (cape and mask optional). Praise for Superheroes Are Everywhere: "This [book] offers a solid message: a superhero could be anyone, including you." --Booklist

Download or read book What s Under Your Cape written by Barbara Gruener and published by Ferne Press. This book was released on 2014-05-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if students in your clasroom could excel in academics and character education? What kind of impact would they make on the world? Through stories and activities, learn how Barbara Gruener uses the word SUPERHEROES to define positive character traits. This powerful handbook will change the way you look at character education.

Download or read book The Superhero Costume written by Barbara Brownie and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-19 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Costume defines the superhero, disguising and distinguishing him or her from the civilian alter ego. The often garish garb expresses a hero's otherness and empowers its wearers to seek a primal form of justice. This book provides the first interdisciplinary analysis of the superhero costume and investigates wide-ranging issues such as identity, otherness, ritual dress and disguise. Analysis focuses on the implications of wearing superhero costume, exploring interpretations of the costumed hero and the extent to which the costume defines his or her role. Using examples across various media (comic books, film, and television) with case studies including The X-Men, Watchmen, real-life superheroes such as Phoenix Jones and Pussy Riot, and audience activities such as cosplay, The Superhero Costume presents new perspectives on the increasingly popular genre. A lively and thorough account of superhero fashions throughout history, The Superhero Costume will be essential reading for students of visual culture, popular culture, fashion and cultural studies.

Download or read book Captain America Iron Man the Armor and the Shield written by Derek Landy and published by Marvel. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Captain America created by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby; Iron man created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Don Heck & Jack Kirby"--Page facing title page.

Download or read book A Girl with a Cape written by Amy Logan and published by . This book was released on 2013-02-28 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A story of how the little things add up to be the big things even when we don’t realize it; of how our words are so powerful when we speak them to others; and that what we say and how we say it can really become our “superhero cape”, our way to really build each other up. It’s also the story of how this little girl’s mom makes her aware of all the good that she does, and praises her for it; that children learn from how we as adults respond to things, take notice, and treat people.

Download or read book Cape Spandex Briefcase Leadership Lessons from Superheroes written by David Kahn and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why are some people more effective leaders? What makes them more engaging, more influential, and more successful than their peers? In Cape, Spandex, Briefcase leadership expert David Kahn tells the story of a motivated young man who yearns to be successful in his new leadership role. He holds the manager title, but is struggling to become an actual leader. After an especially horrific experience, he is sent to a leadership coach...but why is this "expert" working in a comic book shop? With Superman, Spider-Man and their costumed companions serving as paradigms of what it means to be a leader, this book introduces the "Five Superpowers of Leaders" and presents us with practical tools and skills necessary to motivate teams and earn respect. A few endorsements for Cape, Spandex, Briefcase include: "... The book is spot on for new leaders and those who want to up their skill set. Kahn clearly understands how relationships are the basis of a successful leader." - JOHN BALDONI, Top 50 Inc.com Leadership Expert and author of 13 books including MOXIE: The Secret to Bold and Gutsy Leadership "...For anyone who feels overwhelmed or even plateaued at work, pick up Cape, Spandex, Briefcase and prepare to fly!" - MARSHALL GOLDSMITH, Top 50 Thinker and bestselling author of Triggers, MOJO, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There "If you have the courage and conviction to be a great leader you've found the perfect book..." - VERNE HARNISH, bestselling author of Scaling Up:How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't (Rockefeller Habits 2.0) "...Whether you're an entrepreneur who wants to grow your company, a manager trying to up your game, or someone aspiring to be in a leadership role, this book belongs on your desk." - KEVIN KRUSE, bestselling author of Employee Engagement 2.0 "...you'll have unexpected fun and get to the bottom of some of the most important issues for true excellence in anything you do." - TOM MORRIS, Author of such books as If Aristotle Ran General Motors, Superheroes and Philosophy, and The Oasis Within "...This compelling story helps the reader think differently about one's self and others. In the process, Kahn achieves what every great author dreams of, namely, writing a book that drives personal and professional change." - ORRIN WOODWARD, Guinness World Record Holder, Inc Magazine Top 20 Leader and NY Times Bestselling Author

Download or read book Not All Superheroes Wear a Cape written by Mee Hee Yang and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not All Superheroes Wear Capes is about recognizing that every single person, every type of job we have adds great value to our community and greater society. We all play a very important part in helping one another and there is honor, dignity, and respect in all we do. God values most our heart posture, our attitude, and how we engage with others that makes an individual a superhero, not our titles, how many degrees we have, or the type of clothes/car we drive. We all play a vital role and must never forget it!

Download or read book Villains Inc written by Marion G. Harmon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012-03-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FIGHTING THE FUTURE. Astra has finished her training and is now a full-fledged Sentinel, but things are not going well. She suffers from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and the public revelation of her relationship with Atlas has caused her popularity to nose-dive.To complicate things, the Teatime Anarchist's intervention has changed the course of events--leaving her with lots of knowledge about the way the future was before the Big One, a complete future-history that is now out of date. And just when she thinks she's getting a handle on things, unfolding events (a bank-robbery and a horrific murder) show that one of the nastier pieces of the old future isn't so out of date after all; unless she solves a murder before it happens, Blackstone is going to die.

Download or read book A Cape written by Marty Kelley and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a boy finds a cape he knows it must mean he has a superpower, but dad is far too distracted to play, until the boy discovers he does have a superpower--a super powerful imagination that is far too mighty for dad to resist.

Download or read book A Superhero Needs No Cape written by Andy Lipman and published by . This book was released on 2006-06-01 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paul Morgan had one dream since he was a little boya dream to be a Major League Baseball player. One thing stands between him and his dreamPaul has cystic fibrosis. Pauls early life is filled with the physical and emotional struggles of living with a disease that threatens to shorten his life. But then something incredible happens that changes his attitude forever. Though he incurs several setbacks, meets various skeptics and endures much pain along the way, his desire and determination give him a fighting chance to obtain a boyhood dream. This is a story of sorrow and triumph, reality and dreams, and what determination and desire can achieve. In the end, youll find yourself chanting his name, hoping that his dream turns from mere fantasy to miraculous achievement. Most of us have comic book superheroes with mystical capes that we read about and admire. Meet Paul Morgana young man who proves that a superhero needs no cape!