DK Readers: Spider-Man's Amazing Powers (Level 4: Proficient Reader) (Paperback)

by Cynthia O'Neill (Editor), Jr., James Buckley (Author)
Key Phrases: web fluid, web strands, Peter Parker, New York City

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Grade 3-4-Overviews of the superhero's story and the development of his extraordinary powers. Both books are written in a fictional narrative that summarizes the original comic books. Buckley's book covers the hero's web-shooting and wall-crawling abilities, and his strength and agility. Teitelbaum discusses Spider-Man's evolution from teenaged Peter Parker and some of his enemies. Numerous sidebars provide additional information, often about plot and character, as well as definitions. Most are illustrated. In addition, colorful reproductions of original comic strips, photographs, and drawings are found throughout. Not much mention is made of Spider-Man's original author or illustrator. However, fans may still be intrigued by these titles that highlight the superhero's creation, life, loves, and special abilities.
Rita Soltan, Baldwin Public Library, Birmingham, MI
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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In DK's smart style, photos and graphics complement the text. (Detroit News/Free Press)

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN; 1st edition (September 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789479230
• ISBN-13: 978-0789479235
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #862,087 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent way to teach science, June 6, 2002

By	Charles Ashbacher "([e-mail])" (Marion, Iowa United States([e-mail])) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

This review is from: DK Readers: Spider-Man's Amazing Powers (Level 4: Proficient Reader) (Hardcover)

My son used his own money to purchase this book and he really enjoyed it. I grew up reading the Spider Man comics and so I also read it. It is a combination of the description of the powers of Spider Man and how he obtained them and a list of facts about spiders. This is an interesting and effective way to teach children science. While he was reading it, he would come up to me with questions like, "Daddy, did you know spiders . . . ?"
Written at a level perfect for the later elementary school child, this book teaches science in a unique and interesting way. I strongly recommend it.