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Author
Publisher
Downtown Bookworks
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"The perfect introduction of the Man of Steel! Learn about Superman's origins on the planet Krypton and his alter ego Clark Kent. Explore his amazing superpowers--from super strength to X-ray vision to the ability to fly! Meet his Justice League friends, his archenemies, and even his dog, Krypto."-- cover page 4.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An alien orphan from the planet Krypton crash lands on Earth, and is adopted by a human couple--one day he will become Superman, defender of the people of Earth.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When astronauts crash on Pluto, only one man can save them-- Superman! Faster than a speeding bullet, the Man of Steel soars toward the dwarf planet, towing a high-tech rescue vehicle. Soon, he discovers an unexpected passenger aboard the spacecraft. Jimmy Olsen, the Daily Planet's young photographer, has hitched a ride, but that's not Superman's biggest problem. When the evil Kanjar Ro attacks, the Man of Steel finds himself weakened by deep-space...
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As the sun sets in Metropolis, the electricity suddenly goes out, and crime wave erupts throughout the darkened city. This is a job for Superman! But as the man of steel restores order, an even bigger problem arrives-- the evil Parasite. This power-hungry monster won't let Superman save the day without a fight. If the Man of Steel isn't careful, it'll be lights out for him as well.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Look, up in the sky! It's a bird. It's a plane. It's the . . . SUN! When morning comes, a young boy must prepare for his day, faster than a speeding bullet. Follow along as he leaps tall buildings (jumps out of bed) in a single bound, dons his heroic uniform (his clothes), and faces his greatest weakness (Kryptonite-colored toothpaste). Then it's up, up, and away to daycare!
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Meet the newest hero of Metropolis... Metallo? But the cyborg criminal isn't reformed, he's being controlled by Lex Luthor. However, when he breaks free of Lex's control, he goes on the attack! Will Superman find a way to stop the metallic menace? Can he defeat an entire army of Metallos attacking the city? Or will the powerful cyborg finally defeat the Man of Steel? You choose the path to decide how Superman might stop one of his most powerful enemies!...
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
There is a new superhero in Metropolis, Booster Gold, but he seems more interested in glory and popularity, then in actually doing good, so a suspicious Superman decides to find out just who this person is and where he comes from--and what he is planning for the future.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When a horde of Parademons invades Metropolis, Superman heads to Apokolips to stop Darkseid's latest plot; but Mister Miracle and Big Barda suspect he is heading into a trap, so while they stay behind to protect Earth, Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen follow Superman to warn him of the danger--and it will be up to the three of them to stop the supervillain and still make it back home.
11) Bizarro day!
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Can the Super Friends show Superman's opposite, Bizarro, how to be a hero?
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Lex Luthor is up to his old tricks again. He's got a plan to defeat Superman and deceive Metropolis at the same time. Will Superman see through Lex's plot and put a stop to his plans? Can he overcome Lex's new and improved battle suit and other devious inventtions? Or will the Man of Steel be defeated by the criminal mastermind? You choose the path to decide how Superman might defeat Lex Luthor's wicked schemes!
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Superman and The Flash can't decide who is faster, so they want to have a race around the world! But will a bunch of super-villains and their dastardly deeds get in the way of finding out who is the fastest?
Author
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"It's bedtime, but little Batman isn't ready for the dark night just yet! He is not going down without a fight, in this original and imaginative board book where an epic--and humorous---bed time battle ensues for a sleepy Caped Crusader and his Super Dad!
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Queen Bloorga and her clonemaster, Gorka, have created thousands of clones of Doomsday, Superman's old enemy, and are using them to invade Earth--and it will be up to Superman to stop them.
17) Cyborg superman
Author
Publisher
Capstone Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When an unusual solar flare damages his space shuttle and causes astronaut Hank Henshaw and his crew--including his wife--to mutate, he blames Superman and as his surviving consciousness learns to fuse with technology he vows revenge.
18) The moon bandits
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A team of Xenoformers from Galaxy X are stealing the Moon and causing havoc on Earth, and while Superman tries to stop the aliens, he has to depend on Lex Luthor to defend Metropolis from massive tidal waves--but Lex has his own nefarious plans.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"From Superman and his mighty powers to Batman and his clever gadgets, this full-color flip book contains everything fans need to know about the stars of the new film: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Striking images from the movie are accompanied by cool facts about the two heroes. Readers will begin by discovering the world of Batman, then flip the book over to learn more about his rival, Superman"--Amazon.com.
20) Clark & Lex
Author
Publisher
DC Comics
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Being the only kid with powers is tough…not being able to use them is even worse! Struggling with understanding why his parents demand he hide his amazing superpowers, Clark has no problem using a bit of super-speed or super-strength to give himself that extra edge as quarterback of the football team or while doing his chores around the farm. And when LuthorCorp holds a competition to find the best and brightest for a summer internship in Metropolis,...
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