In his crusade against crime, Batmans life hangs on his Utility Belt. With its innovative gear attachment system, his belt provides easy access to Batarangs, grapple guns, and so much more. But Batman is a fictional superhero none of his gear is real, right? Think again! Look inside to explore how the amazing gadgets on Batmans Utility Belt are actually rooted in real world science and engineering. I can just imagine how popular these books will be, particularly with boys. I really liked the way the book compared Batman technology with real-life facts and photos. . . .I will be purchasing the series for our library!-- "Reading Power Gear blog" Agnieszka Biskup is a science writer and editor based in Chicago. She is a former editor for the science section of the Boston Globe as well as the children's science magazine Muse. In addition to children's books, she has also written many articles for newspapers, magazines, and websites. Her books have received awards from Learning magazine, the Association of Educational Publishers, and the Society of School Librarians International. Her book Football: How It Works (Capstone Press, 2010) was a Junior Library Guild selection.