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Batman conquers crime with brains, brawn, and a whole lot of high-tech gadgetry. Batman Science explores the surprising ways the Caped Crusader’s gear and gadgets actually connect to reality. Accessible text, real-world photos, and Batman illustrations team up to reveal the real science and engineering behind Batman’s fictional world.
"SB&F’s Holiday Gift Guide - As a crime fighting superhero, Batman relies on super technology, not super powers. This book reveals the real world connections behind Batman’s high tech gear. If you love Batman, you will love this book that pairs full-color comic book style illustrations with colorful photographs to create a highly visual exploration of the science behind cool tech." - Science Books & Films
December 1, 2014
"This quirky book looks at Batman’s body armor, utility belt, vehicles, and wings to compare them to real world technology. For any young comic book fan who has ever dreamed of joining the DC universe, this is a compelling concept. In fact, my 10-year-old son quickly grabbed this book from my office and spent the day informing me of various ways to become a real life superhero." - Smart Moms, Review District
September 9, 2015
"Authors Tammy Enz and Agnieszka Biskup did a fantastic job of splitting up engineering topics into bite-sized chunks of information ideal for kids’ attention spans. You’ll find yourself picking up the easy-to-read book from time to time to skim over interesting topics. . . .a fantastic way to get kids who love superheroes interested in the amazing engineering in the real world." - Geek Mom
June 22, 2015
2015 AIP Science Writing Award, Writing for Children
November 1, 2015
2015 Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 An exploration of the science behind the Caped Crusader's gadgest and tools that offers a hook for students who may not be engaged in the sciences.
November 1, 2014
2015 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers Armored cars and utility belts—these gadgets aren’t just for Batman anymore.
February 1, 2015
Agnieszka Biskup is a science writer and editor based in Chicago. She is a former editor for the science section of the Boston Globe as well as the children's science magazine Muse. In addition to children's books, she has also written many articles for newspapers, magazines, and websites. Her books have received awards from Learning magazine, the Association of Educational Publishers, and the Society of School Librarians International. Her book Football: How It Works (Capstone Press, 2010) was a Junior Library Guild selection.
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