Discover the incredible superpowers displayed by creatures in the natural world. Find out how scientists have harnessed or mimicked these superpowers to create amazing developments in technology and medicine. Explore how the creations of animators and filmmakers have been influenced by these superpowers.
Introduction
- Ant-Decapitating Fly: Ant-killing Super-Villain
- Assassin Bugs: Bugs with a Deadly Bite
- Black Widow Spider: Spider Temptress
- Bombardier Beetle: Explosive
- Borneo Stick Insect: Master of Disguise
- Desert Locust: Mass Attack
- Earthworms: Bionic Superheroes
- Fungus Gnat Glow Worm: Lethal Light Lures
- Goliath Bird-Eating Spider: Armed and Dangerous
- Himalayan Jumping Spider: Super Springs
- Ironclad Beetle: Impenetrable Shield of Armour
- Japanese Honey Bees: Boiling Bees
- Mosquitoes: Super-sensing Blood Suckers
- Moth Butterfly Caterpillar: Indestructible Shield Robber
- Fly: Killer Vision
- Spoor Spider: Sun Shield Ant Trap
- Tarantula Hawk Wasp: Super Sting
- Transparent Snail: Invisible Power
- Woolly Bear Caterpillar: Cryogenic "Mr Freeze"
Leon Gray is the author of many non-fiction books for children.