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Batmobiles and batcycles : the engineering behind Batman's vehicles / by Tammy Enz.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Batman sciencePublisher: North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint, 2014Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1476539405 (library binding)
  • 1476552088 (pbk.)
  • 9781476539409 (library binding)
  • 9781476552088 (pbk.)
Uniform titles:
  • Batman (Comic strip)
Subject(s):
Contents:
Super hero wheels -- Performance standards -- Tricks of the trade -- Superstrong and secure -- Driver interface -- Engaging the enemy.
Summary: "Explores the real-world science and engineering connections to the features in Batman's road vehicles"-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 629.2222 E61 Available 33111007539691
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

No one rules the streets of Gotham like Batman. His road vehicles are tricked out with rocket boosters, weaponry, 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 Batmobile and Batcycle are actually rooted in real world science and engineering.

"Batman created by Bob Kane."

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.

Super hero wheels -- Performance standards -- Tricks of the trade -- Superstrong and secure -- Driver interface -- Engaging the enemy.

"Explores the real-world science and engineering connections to the features in Batman's road vehicles"-- Provided by publisher.

RL: 3-4 ; IL: 5-9

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