Marc Tyler Nobleman

Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster, two misfit teens in Cleveland, were more like Clark Kent than Superman. Both boys escaped into the worlds of science fiction and pulp magazine tales. In 1934, they created the superhero, but it was four years before they convinced a publisher to take a chance on their Man of Steel in a new format--the comic book.

"In this important and moving true story of reconciliation after war, beautifully illustrated in watercolor, a Japanese pilot bombs the continental U.S. during WWII--the only enemy ever to do so--and comes back 20 years later to apologize."--Provided by publisher.

When Charlie's older brother Joe is called up in 1942, Charlie learns about the tedium and dangers of war through Joe's letters--and his brother's bravery in dealing with a spy as D-Day approaches, finally gives Charlie the strength to stand up to the local bully.

Recounts the life of the unrecognized co-creator of the Batman comic strip and details the author's quest to find out more about him.

Explores the history, people, daily life, and future of Chicago.

"Describes the characteristics, behavior, and plight of endangered tiger species, and what people can do to help"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of the woman whose refusal to give up her seat on an Alabama bus helped galvanize the civil rights movement. Features quotations from Parks and others.

"Describes the characteristics, behavior, and plight of endangered shark species, and what people can do to help"--Provided by publisher.