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Soaring the Skies: Superman and the Science of Flight
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With the power to fly, the Man of Steel never fails to swoop in and save the day. But what makes flight possible? And can anyone or anything in our world move through the air the way Superman does? Get ready to find out with the help of the World’s Greatest Hero. You’ll be amazed by how much you can learn about the science of flight.
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Tammy Enz
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.
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