The Science of Marvel by Sebastian Alvarado - ISBN: 9781507209981
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The Science of Marvel

From Infinity Stones to Iron Man's Armor, the Real Science Behind the MCU Revealed!

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  • Paperback

    240 pages

  • Release Date

    1 May 2019

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Summary

Science meets fantasy in this behind-the-scenes look at the Marvel Cinematic Universe—now you can experience the magic of the movies, and learn how to replicate it in real-life. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is filled with extraordinary humans and abilities. There are teenaged geniuses swinging through the streets of New York, billionaires creating impenetrable armor in hidden caves, and aliens flying through wormholes to Earth. All of these characters seem to lie firmly in the realm of fanta…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781507209981
ISBN-10:1507209983
Author:Sebastian Alvarado
Publisher:Adams Media Corporation
Imprint:Adams Media Corporation
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:240
Release Date:1 May 2019
Weight:329g
Dimensions:214mm x 140mm x 13mm
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Critics Review

“An entertaining and informative breakdown of all the comic book super powers in the MCU.”

“An entertaining and informative breakdown of all the comic book super powers in the MCU.” * How Stuff Works *“A great gift for any Marvel movie fan.” * Refreshing Talk *“An enlightening guide to building strong bonds and better anticipating your friends’ needs, all based on astrology.” * Hello Giggles *

About The Author

Sebastian Alvarado

Sebastian Alvarado worked in the private biotech industry for four years before pursuing an academic career in graduate studies. He earned his PhD at McGill University where he learned about the molecular mechanisms that lend plasticity to biological systems. His research has given him an extensive background on environment-gene interactions and how they play important roles in the progression of cancer and chronic pain. Following his PhD, he received an A.P. Giannini postdoctoral fellowship to continue his research at Stanford University. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor at Queens College CUNY where he uses an African cichlid fish to understand molecular ecology, animal pigmentation, and behavioral neuroscience.

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