Catalog Search Results
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
The insanely devious Dr. Maniac leaves his comic book to appear in the real world. Twelve-year-old Richard Dreezer must figure out how to deal with this supervillian to save the day.
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"This book celebrates the 100 greatest superhero films and tv shows from the early 1940s to the present. Each entry includes a plot summary, background information, production details, critical reception, box office results, awards, and commentary assessing the film or show's contribution to the superhero genre and popular culture"--
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"How much weight can the Hulk lift? What's the farthest distance Spider-Man can sling a web? Can Iron Man fly faster than a space rocket? Young Marvel Super Hero fans want to know everything about their favorite characters from how hard Thor can slam his hammer to the size of the smallest hole Wasp can fly through--and much more. Whether they are obsessed with Marvel comic books or they've only heard about Super Heroes in the playground, young fans...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing/Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2016].
Language
English
Description
Marvel Absolutely Everything You Need To Know is packed with fun facts, bizarre-but-true tales, and quirky insights into everyone's favorite Marvel comic characters, including The Avengers, Spider-Man, and Daredevil. Discover why the Hulk comes in three different varieties--green, gray, and red--and how a frog once gained Thor's powers! This unique guide sheds light on the most fascinating corner of the Marvel Comics Universe, from secrets of the...
Author
Publisher
Drawing with Christopher Hart
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Cute characters are a hallmark of manga. Whether the genre is romance, fantasy, or adventure, a cute character type is always included in the mix. In The Cute Collection, best-selling author Christopher Hart shows beginning artists how to draw these popular character types for any storyline. This is the second book in the new Manga 100 series, promising at least one hundred original characters to draw. Through Chris's step-by-step instruction, artists...
Author
Series
Publisher
Downtown Bookworks
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Classic DC character art featuring fan favorites (such as Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Supergirl, and their friends) illustrates the full range of feelings in this concept board book. Simple, age-appropriate text talks about how swimming in the water makes Aquaman happy; or being a great acrobat makes Batgirl proud. Little ones are also invited to talk about what makes them feel angry, excited, or scared. DC super heroes...
Author
Publisher
Sixth&Spring Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Nothing brings anime artists more satisfaction than creating their own original characters. ... [A]uthor Christopher Hart shows how to do just that by breaking down the basics of creating engaging and imaginative anime characters. Using simple templates as a starting point, artists will learn how to make a wide range of wholly original anime characters emerge."--Cover flap.
Author
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Chibi are mini versions of Japanese anime and manga characters defined by their overly large heads, giving them to their kawaii, or cuteness, factor. Let artist and internet sensation Joanna Zho (@marqaroon) teach you to draw and paint these adorable characters. This exhaustive guide is packed with everything you need to know, with step-by-step directions for creating over 40 appealing animal and human-like figures. Each of the step-by-step projects...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Who is Iron Man without his armor, or Thor without his hammer? Learn about the mightiest weapons ever made! From Iron Man’s armor to Cap’s shield and Star-Lord blasters to Gamora’s godslayer, the Marvel universe is filled with iconic weapons, armor, and technology. Wielded by some of the greatest heroes and villains ever created, many of these objects have histories just as compelling as the characters who use them. Some are high-tech, futuristic...
Author
Series
Publisher
Eureka Enigma Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
An essential companion to Phase One of the MCU. When it began, few people could have imagined the outstanding success the Marvel Cinematic Universe would achieve and how, over the course of a few years, it completely reshaped the way movie studios approached film franchises. Marvellous Synergy takes you behind the scenes of Phase One of the MCU, exploring each entry entry's development and production. Inside you'll find: -- Easter eggs and the many...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Meet the amazing Marvel Super Heroes who use their powers to help others and save the day. How does superstar pilot and space explorer Captain Marvel protect Earth from alien threats? Why did genius inventor Moon Girl form a crime-fighting duo with a T. rex named Devil Dinosaur? And how did Gamora become the deadliest woman in the galaxy? Discover the amazing stories of all these female heroes and many more, including Ms. Marvel, Spider-Woman, Squirrel...
Interlibrary Loan Request
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by Des Moines Public Library can be requested from other libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup.
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? If the item was published recently, submit a purchase suggestion. Submit Request