DK Readers: The Story of Spider-Man (Level 4: Proficient Readers)
Grade 3-4-Overviews of the superhero's story and the development of  his extraordinary powers. Both books are written in a fictional  narrative that summarizes the original comic books. Buckley's  book covers the hero's web-shooting and wall-crawling abilities,  and his strength and agility. Teitelbaum discusses Spider-Man's  evolution from teenaged Peter Parker and some of his enemies.  Numerous sidebars provide additional information, often about  plot and character, as well as definitions. Most are  illustrated. In addition, colorful reproductions of original  comic strips, photographs, and drawings are found throughout.  Not much mention is made of Spider-Man's original author or  illustrator. However, fans may still be intrigued by these  titles that highlight the superhero's creation, life, loves, and  special abilities.Rita Soltan, Baldwin Public Library,  Birmingham, MICopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.