Science Fiction
a genre of fiction in which the stories often tell about science and technology of the future
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Published in 1965, The White Mountains, first in the Tripods trilogy, is widely acknowledged to be a fundamental read for any sci-fi fan. It's been reprinted several times over, and even, at one point, was adapted into a television series that attracted young viewers to the books. Thirteen year old, Will lives in a world where alien machines known as Tripods rule and every adult on the planet wears a metal cap on their head to preserve the peaceful utopia that has been created. Dyed in the wool sci-fi fans will recognize a lot of tropes that have become staples of the genre in The White Mountains, which makes this book, and the entire trilogy, a perfect introduction for young readers.
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A cross between a picture book and a graphic novel, Captain Raptor and the Moon Mystery is the 2006 Golden Duck award winner that will captivate young readers who love dinosaurs. What's more awesome than space-travelling dinosaurs, really? When a strange light streaks across the sky on the planet Jurassica, the dinosaurs are worried.
Readers will find a lot to love in this tale, and Captain Raptor's adventures are continued in Captain Raptor and the Space Pirates. The melodrama and the illustrations are a great throwback to pulp sci-fi, and kids will love the adventure of the stories as well as the humor. The comic book style will engage even the most reluctant reader. A great sci-fi story for 5-10 year olds who love dinosaurs and space travel. |
Found is an intriguing mystery with a splash of time travel thrown in. The first book in The Missing series, Found starts out with a plane that mysteriously appears on a runway with no pilot or flight crew, only 36 babies on board. Years later, thirteen year old, Jonah receives a strange letter that states, "You are one of the missing.
No one can be trusted in this intriguing opening. Be sure to read it with the next book in the series, Sent, on hand because you're going to want to dive right into it. Found is perfect for 9-12 year old sci-fi fans who also like mystery and adventure. |
If You Decide to Go to the Moon: Read Aloud
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Lois Lowry: Author Interview
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