Iron Man's armor, S.H.I.E.L.D.'s helicarriers, the soaring towers of Asgard, Hawkeye's bow, Thor's hammer, mighty Thanos and the Infinity Stones, Star-Lord's quad blasters - each subject is shown using beautiful movie stills and stunning prop photography, accompanied by engaging text explaining their key features and role in the Marvel saga. A unique and captivating showcase of the first ten years of Marvel Studios, this is the book that every Marvel...

Presents an illustrated look at the character history, abilities, and power ranks of 200 heroes and villains in the universe of Spider-Man.

In this beautifully illustrated book, the author of "The Twelve Apostles" creates an inviting portrait of the real Saint Nicholas, who became legendary for his generosity and miraculous acts of kindness. Full-color illustrations.

"Before she became Wonder Woman, Diana lived on an island far away from the world we know. There she was raised by fierce warriors who taught her to fight for what is right. But how did Diana come to our world? When did she earn the name "Wonder Woman"? Who are her greatest allies and most fearsome foes?"--Back cover.

A woman tells her young son the true story of how his great-great-grandfather, Captain Harry Colebourn, rescued and learned to love a bear cub in 1914 as he was on his way to take care of soldiers' horses during World War I, and the bear became the inspiration for A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh.