New Releases by Marc Tyler Nobleman

This book supports national and state science standards by exploring the invention and evolution of the telephone.

Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, two high school misfits in Depression-era Cleveland, were more like Clark Kent--meek, mild, and myopic--than his secret identity, Superman. Both boys escaped into the worlds of science fiction and pulp magazine adventure tales. Jerry wrote his own original stories and Joe illustrated them. In 1934, the summer they graduated from high school, they created a superhero who was everything they were not. It was four more years before they convinced a publisher to take a chance on their Man of Steel in a new format--the comic book. The author includes a provocative afterword about the long struggle Jerry and Joe had with DC Comics when the boys realized they had made a mistake in selling all rights to Superman for a mere $130.

Every Batman story is marked with the words "Batman created by Bob Kane." But that isn't the whole truth. A struggling writer named Bill Finger was involved from the beginning. Bill helped invent Batman, from concept to costume to character. He dreamed up Batman's haunting origins and his colorful nemeses. Despite his brilliance, Bill worked in obscurity. It was only after his death that fans went to bat for Bill, calling for acknowledgment that he was co-creator of Batman.

Explore history without the confines of time or distance. Dr. Isabel Soto is an archaeologist and world explorer with the skills to go wherever and whenever she needs to research history, solve a mystery, or rescue colleagues in trouble.

The varied titles in this series build into a comprehensive library, covering a range of arts topics. Each book contains easy-to-follow activities. Each book is packed with high-interest facts and fascinating photographs.

Presents the history of the famous fire in New York that prompted outrage and reform of working conditions.

Describes the job requirements, training, physical demands, and daily life of knights.

Explores the myths and legends about cowboys, along with cowboy gear and clothes, cattle drives, and famous cowboys including Bill Pickett, cowgirl Annie Oakley, and film star John Wayne.

Describes famous male and female pirates, what pirates do, how they looked, myths and legends about pirates, pirates in films and literature, and modern-day pirates that target cargo ships.

Explores beliefs and controversies about aliens and UFOs.

Learn about the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, the damage it did, and its aftermath.

Ghost busters, get ready--the quest is on! To become a ghost hunter, there’s no need for a high-tech lab, special uniform, or advanced degree: it just takes a little patience, passion, and this very special manual. The fantastic, phantasmic adventure begins here, with a full rundown of what ghosts are, what they look like, and how they behave. Find out the best places and times to meet a ghost; learn to distinguish between "residual” and "interactive” hauntings; and see how to document supernatural encounters.

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

Discusses the land, history, economy, and culture of Pakistan.

Presents a guide to writing innovative e-mails, personal letters, business letters, and resumes, and includes activities to promote creativity.

Explains what mummies are and discusses their role in various cultures.

Discusses the 1871 Chicago fire, its causes, the devastation it caused, and the aftermath.

Recalls the story of the 1889 flood of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, where heavy rains combined with a dam break and poor planning, killed over two thousand people and caused millions of dollars in property damage.

Discusses the history of the Hindenburg and its demise.

Discusses the history of the Statue of Liberty, its designer, construction, location, and its importance as a symbol of the United States.

A simple introduction to the Pledge of Allegiance, discussing how it was written, modifications made over the years, its inclusion in the U.S. Flag Code, and more.

Explains Memorial Day, why it's celebrated, who celebrates it, the events that take place, and why it's important.

Provides an introduction to the life of sixteenth-century Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon, who played an important role in the history of Puerto Rico and who discovered and named Florida.

Explains the origin of Election Day and why it's important to vote.

Let's celebrate! Take a look at the origins, cultural celebrations, symbolism, and significance of a variety of holidays in these delightful titles.

Discusses the history and events occurring on Earth Day, a holiday to celebrate the environment and planet Earth.

Provides an introduction to the history and development of the television and explains how a television works. Includes information on some of the inventors who were influential of the invention of the television.

Explains the meaning of Independence Day and how we celebrate it.

All about Groundhog Day, it''s history and celebration.

Details the construction of the Lincoln Memorial, built to honor President Abraham Lincoln.