Super Hero Squad: Super Hero Safari!
Marvel Super Hero Squad Series
What’s inside...
In 'Super Hero Squad: Super Hero Safari!', the Super Hero Squad embarks on an adventurous journey through a wild jungle setting, facing challenges and villains while learning lessons about teamwork, bravery, and environmental protection. In another story, as Gamma Rays affect the Marvel Universe, the Squad confronts the effects of an anomalous Fractal that causes Hulk transformations, leading to encounters with Hulked-Out versions of Ant-Man, Thor, and Fin Fang Foom. Spotlight editions are printed on high-quality paper and with reinforced library bindings specifically printed for the library market. Grades 2-5.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-10
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What qualities make someone a superhero in 'Super Hero Safari!'? Can we possess those qualities too?
How do the superheroes use teamwork to solve problems in the jungle? Why is teamwork important?
Which superhero did you enjoy learning about most in the book and why?
What lessons can we take from the superheroes' adventures and apply to our own lives?
How would you help the animals if you were part of the Super Hero Squad?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think critically about the qualities that make someone a hero, not just in stories but in real life. Discuss the importance of teamwork and how it can be applied in their daily activities, such as school projects or family chores. Ask them to think about how they could use their own 'superpowers' to help around the house or in their community.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Throughout 'Super Hero Squad: Super Hero Safari!', characters must work together to overcome challenges and defeat villains.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by collaborating with peers in school projects or sports, learning the importance of cooperation and collective effort.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The Super Hero Squad faces various obstacles during their adventure. They use critical thinking and creativity to solve problems.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically when confronted with difficulties, whether it's solving a puzzle or navigating social situations.
Example Lesson: Respect for diversity
Explanation: The heroes encounter and interact with a variety of characters from different backgrounds and with unique abilities, promoting inclusivity and respect for diversity.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate individual differences and embrace diversity within their own communities and classrooms.
Example Lesson: Courage and bravery
Explanation: Characters often face fearsome situations but demonstrate bravery by confronting their fears to help others.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of facing their own fears and standing up for what is right, even when it’s challenging.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The heroes take responsibility for safeguarding both civilians and the environment throughout their journey, showcasing the importance of duty.
Real-World Application: This aspect encourages children to take responsibility for their actions and to be mindful of their impact on others and the world around them.