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.

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.

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

"Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of eagles"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of foxes"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the ship that was hit by two enemy torpedoes during World War II and sank in the Pacific Ocean.

Primary documents, photographs, timelines, and maps describe the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 and the efforts of the military and local services to put out the fires that were consuming the city.