Most Popular Books by Marc Tyler Nobleman

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and endangered status of foxes.

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

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

The action of WWII comes alive in this chapter book through American soldier Joe''s letters home to his younger brother, Charlie! When Charlie''s brother, Joe, is called up to fight in World War II, he promises to write letters to ten-year-old Charlie as often as he can. It won''t make up for not being there to help Charlie out with the neighborhood bullies, but it''s all Joe can do. Life is tough for a soldier, and Joe tells Charlie all about it, from long hikes in endless rain and mud to the stray dog his company adopts. But when Joe is sent on a secret mission with the one soldier he can''t stand, he will have to face risks that place their mission -- and their lives -- in grave danger. Charlie knew his brother was strong, but he will discover that Joe is more of a hero than he lets on. Will Joe''s letters give Charlie the strength to stand up for himself and be brave, too?

Describes the characteristics, behavior, and plight of endangered shark species, and what people can do to help.

Introduces the geography, animals, food, and culture of Panama.

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

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

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

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

Great Cities of the World takes you on a trip around the globe to discover the world''s largest, most important and prominent cities. Each title explores the history, landmarks, culture, and economy of a city and introduces readers to the people who live there. In addition to informative text illustrated with up-to-date, full-color photography, Great Cities of the World titles feature time lines, statistics, excerpts from primary sources, and sources of further information.

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

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.