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Stopping Runaway Trains: Superman and the Science of Strength
By Tammy Enz and Agnieszka Biskup
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Super-strength gives the Man of Steel the right amount of muscle to win any tussle. But what gives things strength? And is anyone or anything in our world as strong as Superman? 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 strength.
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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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