The Science Of Heroes

Download or read book What Makes a Hero? written by Elizabeth Svoboda and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-08-29 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An entertaining investigation into the biology and psychology of why we sacrifice for other people Researchers are now applying the lens of science to study heroism for the first time. How do biology, upbringing, and outside influences intersect to produce altruistic and heroic behavior? And how can we encourage this behavior in corporations, classrooms, and individuals? Using dozens of fascinating real-life examples, Elizabeth Svoboda explains how our genes compel us to do good for others, how going through suffering is linked to altruism, and how acting heroic can greatly improve your mental health. She also reveals the concrete things we can do to encourage our most heroic selves to step forward. It’s a common misconception that heroes are heroic just because they’re innately predisposed to be that way. Svoboda shows why it’s not simply a matter of biological hardwiring and how anyone can be a hero if they're committed to developing their heroic potential.

Download or read book DC Super Hero Science written by Jennifer Hackett and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, see how things work with fun experiments and uncover the answers to questions such as How does Batman see in the Dark? Can science explain why Wonder Woman's plane is invisible? Or How can the Flash run on water?

Download or read book Heroes of Science written by Emily Sohn and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn all about history's most incredible scientists in a graphic novel format! Here's the story of ten history-changing scientific discoveries and the people behind them.

Download or read book The Science of Heroes written by Yvonne Carts-Powell and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-10-07 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fun, fact-filled examination of the science (or lack thereof) behind the hit television series Heroes. Ordinary people with extraordinary powers populate the world of the hit television show Heroes, where characters exhibit such abilities as flight, telepathy, tissue regeneration, prognostication, invisibility, and teleportation through space and time. The Science of Heroes explores these superpowers and many more through real-world research into the potential of human physical and mental capabilities. Citing the work of renowned scientists and engineers, Yvonne Carts-Powell reveals that even the least likely of powers has been studied?and in some cases, even developed. From the wonders found in nature and cutting-edge technological achievements to the latest discoveries in genetics and mutations, humanity might just possess the knowledge to achieve the extraordinary.

Download or read book The Book of Heroes written by Crispin Boyer and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everybody needs a role model! Discover the true stories of superheroes, rebels, world leaders, action heroes, sports legends, and many more daring dudes, all of whom played their part to make their mark, make a contribution, and make the world a better place. From Abraham Lincoln to Sitting Bull, Stephen Hawking to Galileo, these cool guys had the boldness, bravery, and brains to meet the challenges of their day. With a fun design, engaging text, and high-quality photographs, this is ultimate hero guide and keepsake for 21st century kids.

Download or read book American Leaders and Heroes written by Wilbur Fisk Gordy and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Superman Science written by Agnieszka Jƒzefina Biskup and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superman is the World's Greatest Hero! With super-strength, lightning speed, laser vision, and the ability to fly, he keeps Earth safe. But what is the science behind strength, speed, sight, and flight? And does anything or anyone in our world have similar abilities to Superman? Superman Science explores how real-life science and engineering relates to the Man of Steel's famous powers†and the real-world connections may surprise you.