These collections were inspired particularly by my son's avid interest in writing science fiction and I wanted to say a few things about our homeschool experience in this regard.....WRITING.
Ds has always loved writing and his imaginary worlds were very complex and vivid. But any story or novel he plotted, he would insist on it being a science fiction and his stories would flow effortlessly. It is as if he could not think of anything else to be written in a story or novel. And this was the time when we did not even introduce any science fiction in his readings. He had read a lot of science books and watched a lot of science educational videos. His imaginative mind of 'whys' and 'what ifs' were quite thrilling to the whole family and we encouraged him to pour his thoughts out onto his laptop(he was not writing and was way young). He would also insist on the right factual information on Physics, Biology and Astronomy for his stories and that search for truths in the literal sense, set him off on a path to discover more and more of Sciences. To him, his characters, the time frame he set his stories and incidents on, the Govt or the people that he needed to be at that time, the seasons or weather, contexts of issues dealt by the characters, the places where the story was set and how the characters were weaved etc, needed to be something plausible and explainable by some means of science. He was extremely particular that everything was explainable in an unique but believable fashion even if it were his own theories. It was an important thing to him and he pored over many books on Stephen Hawking, Arthur C. Clarke, Orson Scott Card, and read many Physics books and debated and questioned and discussed his reasons and learning. We spent many days and nights (until they chucked us out) in Barnes and Noble and Borders letting him pore over books and type away in his laptop. He worked hard on his stories and I have seen him grow in his writings over the years from a simple interesting story of an alien's visit to his room for tea at age 2 to evolving some complex species of aliens through EM spectrum to mutation to bio mechanisms.
He had a journal and a notebook for his thoughts and ideas that he has carried since as a 2yr old. He typed a lot of his thoughts in Microsoft Word as he found it faster than handwriting and I just let him type his thoughts. (for the past few years he moves back and forth between handwriting and typing quite easily). He went through a period of finishing quick stories to thoughtful chapter books and then novels. He experimented with fiction and nonfiction and essays, reviews etc. BUT he never stopped writing and his fiction was always science fiction and adventure types:). No, I am not complaining, merely noting that his writing spans on one particular interest (SCIENCE) and that guides and fuels his passion to write effortlessly. Some have asked me what about essays, what about SAT essays, AP essays? Well, I have no doubt that when the time comes for the same, he would be able to effortlessly deliver and meet the required criteria. I have seen it in my oldest and I believe it to be true of the younger one. To me developing the act of writing and the joy they take in doing so is the crucial part and everything else will fall in place as and when needed by the kid.
There are many unfinished stories and books in his documents folder in his laptop and many are attempted by him at the same time going back and forth between the various documents. And I believe he may come back to complete some and some he may never complete. I see all of his writings as some form of experimental trial and error of self learning and I believe for someone to sit for hours together do the same requires a passion along with the mental stamina to sustain such an effort. Although it would seem as if his time was wasted in a sense of not completing a task of 'finishing' up something, I never thought of it that way. I felt and still feel that there is a lot of learning going on during that process, like the experience of working hard at something without giving up, and I believe that is a crucial learning in itself. Plus I saw it as a process of just learning to write. As he was trying to find ways to put his thoughts down in myriad ways by erasing and reforming his sentences and scenarios, I saw it as a process of an artist trying to get the exact painting and shading required of his creation; much as a self-training and practice process; And I believed it is something that gets better as one does more and more and it requires hard work and dedication. That is how I saw it (and see it). I did not want to crush his spirits of writing by restricting a time interval or topic or even a deadline. I did not want to give him a curriculum and start him on the basics of writing when he was ready to make mistakes and learn in the process of active interaction with other elders around him and from the books he had fallen in love with.
I never judged his writings but when I was asked to proof read and give my opinion, I gave my most truthful opinion admitting that I was not good at many things with respect to writing. At the same time, he did not want me to give him empty praises. His standards and expectations were(and are) high. I sent out his writings to my friends of various backgrounds, an English major, a librarian, a scientist, a chemistry major, an engineer and a mathematician to proof read and asked for their opinion which helped him to learn and grow enormously, but at the same time I saw a mature kid in him, who was steadfast in his thinking as to how he wanted his story set no matter what my friends suggested to make changes as to turn his work to be a bestseller. It was this aesthetic sense in his writings that captured my attention more so than what he could have done to become a bestselling author someday. He was (and is) writing for his own pleasure, for his own interest and passion and there is tremendous joy in him in doing so. When I see him with laptop intently typing away while thinking, I see him much as I see a mathematician working on a problem or a scientist working on a research or a artist working on his art. And I realize that is how writing should be or any learning should be.
He would sit for hours together forming and reforming his characters, settings, incidents, and making it all perfect and he appreciated the time he was able to take to achieve the same. He was forming new words and a new full fledged dictionary for his novel. The language was created new for his characters. He formed his own math with explicit rules and specific numbers for his worlds he created. He devised a mathematical pattern language which flowed through uniformly in his novel and he worked on this mathematical pattern discovery for months to his satisfaction before he implemented it in his novel. Some parts of his novel took months before he moved on as he had to pore over many books to figure out how exactly he could make his scientific reasons explainable in that particular part of the story. He was reading up on viruses, microbiology, human alien science, space and its complexities, Lisa Randal's Warped Passages, and the like. I was amazed at the amount of high level material and the various subjects and topics he was reading upon to complete his one sci-fi novel. He started writing this particular sci-fi novel at age 7 and completed just before he turned 8. It came about from a short story he wrote one afternoon and decided to make that a full fledged novel. More than the novel itself, I am very impressed with the dedicated time and effort and the process he took in completing a task that he set his mind on and I guess this is the beauty of child led learning. I hope to link couple of the chapters from his novel ALIEUZIX sometime as it is in the process of getting published.
We all learned something new everyday because of his interests. He is an anomaly in our home of all scientists; he can take these various roles of being a writer, scientist, mathematician, historian and some days of computer programmer, designer, or an artist depending on his mood, and it is so fascinating as he introduces certain aspects in our lives pretty humorously which we otherwise would have neglected to appreciate:-) And it has personally led us-parents (non writers) to not only appreciate a good science fiction but also the effort that goes behind in creating such a fun and complex story. There is a lot of thinking, creativity, imagination, knowledge, reading involved.
I have been collecting these links for a while now. Some of the links are missing the original site links and I apologize for the same. These book lists are some of my kids' choices, along with plenty of library site recommendations and web searches. I am also listing the how to write science fiction books here because my ds enjoyed reading some of them. He actually loved the way how the factual information of science was tied in with the stories by some of these famous science fiction writers. And the lists here are certainly not exhaustive. Pls pre-screen as usual for your family needs and I hope some of this is useful to your own journey.
Ds has always loved writing and his imaginary worlds were very complex and vivid. But any story or novel he plotted, he would insist on it being a science fiction and his stories would flow effortlessly. It is as if he could not think of anything else to be written in a story or novel. And this was the time when we did not even introduce any science fiction in his readings. He had read a lot of science books and watched a lot of science educational videos. His imaginative mind of 'whys' and 'what ifs' were quite thrilling to the whole family and we encouraged him to pour his thoughts out onto his laptop(he was not writing and was way young). He would also insist on the right factual information on Physics, Biology and Astronomy for his stories and that search for truths in the literal sense, set him off on a path to discover more and more of Sciences. To him, his characters, the time frame he set his stories and incidents on, the Govt or the people that he needed to be at that time, the seasons or weather, contexts of issues dealt by the characters, the places where the story was set and how the characters were weaved etc, needed to be something plausible and explainable by some means of science. He was extremely particular that everything was explainable in an unique but believable fashion even if it were his own theories. It was an important thing to him and he pored over many books on Stephen Hawking, Arthur C. Clarke, Orson Scott Card, and read many Physics books and debated and questioned and discussed his reasons and learning. We spent many days and nights (until they chucked us out) in Barnes and Noble and Borders letting him pore over books and type away in his laptop. He worked hard on his stories and I have seen him grow in his writings over the years from a simple interesting story of an alien's visit to his room for tea at age 2 to evolving some complex species of aliens through EM spectrum to mutation to bio mechanisms.
He had a journal and a notebook for his thoughts and ideas that he has carried since as a 2yr old. He typed a lot of his thoughts in Microsoft Word as he found it faster than handwriting and I just let him type his thoughts. (for the past few years he moves back and forth between handwriting and typing quite easily). He went through a period of finishing quick stories to thoughtful chapter books and then novels. He experimented with fiction and nonfiction and essays, reviews etc. BUT he never stopped writing and his fiction was always science fiction and adventure types:). No, I am not complaining, merely noting that his writing spans on one particular interest (SCIENCE) and that guides and fuels his passion to write effortlessly. Some have asked me what about essays, what about SAT essays, AP essays? Well, I have no doubt that when the time comes for the same, he would be able to effortlessly deliver and meet the required criteria. I have seen it in my oldest and I believe it to be true of the younger one. To me developing the act of writing and the joy they take in doing so is the crucial part and everything else will fall in place as and when needed by the kid.
There are many unfinished stories and books in his documents folder in his laptop and many are attempted by him at the same time going back and forth between the various documents. And I believe he may come back to complete some and some he may never complete. I see all of his writings as some form of experimental trial and error of self learning and I believe for someone to sit for hours together do the same requires a passion along with the mental stamina to sustain such an effort. Although it would seem as if his time was wasted in a sense of not completing a task of 'finishing' up something, I never thought of it that way. I felt and still feel that there is a lot of learning going on during that process, like the experience of working hard at something without giving up, and I believe that is a crucial learning in itself. Plus I saw it as a process of just learning to write. As he was trying to find ways to put his thoughts down in myriad ways by erasing and reforming his sentences and scenarios, I saw it as a process of an artist trying to get the exact painting and shading required of his creation; much as a self-training and practice process; And I believed it is something that gets better as one does more and more and it requires hard work and dedication. That is how I saw it (and see it). I did not want to crush his spirits of writing by restricting a time interval or topic or even a deadline. I did not want to give him a curriculum and start him on the basics of writing when he was ready to make mistakes and learn in the process of active interaction with other elders around him and from the books he had fallen in love with.
I never judged his writings but when I was asked to proof read and give my opinion, I gave my most truthful opinion admitting that I was not good at many things with respect to writing. At the same time, he did not want me to give him empty praises. His standards and expectations were(and are) high. I sent out his writings to my friends of various backgrounds, an English major, a librarian, a scientist, a chemistry major, an engineer and a mathematician to proof read and asked for their opinion which helped him to learn and grow enormously, but at the same time I saw a mature kid in him, who was steadfast in his thinking as to how he wanted his story set no matter what my friends suggested to make changes as to turn his work to be a bestseller. It was this aesthetic sense in his writings that captured my attention more so than what he could have done to become a bestselling author someday. He was (and is) writing for his own pleasure, for his own interest and passion and there is tremendous joy in him in doing so. When I see him with laptop intently typing away while thinking, I see him much as I see a mathematician working on a problem or a scientist working on a research or a artist working on his art. And I realize that is how writing should be or any learning should be.
He would sit for hours together forming and reforming his characters, settings, incidents, and making it all perfect and he appreciated the time he was able to take to achieve the same. He was forming new words and a new full fledged dictionary for his novel. The language was created new for his characters. He formed his own math with explicit rules and specific numbers for his worlds he created. He devised a mathematical pattern language which flowed through uniformly in his novel and he worked on this mathematical pattern discovery for months to his satisfaction before he implemented it in his novel. Some parts of his novel took months before he moved on as he had to pore over many books to figure out how exactly he could make his scientific reasons explainable in that particular part of the story. He was reading up on viruses, microbiology, human alien science, space and its complexities, Lisa Randal's Warped Passages, and the like. I was amazed at the amount of high level material and the various subjects and topics he was reading upon to complete his one sci-fi novel. He started writing this particular sci-fi novel at age 7 and completed just before he turned 8. It came about from a short story he wrote one afternoon and decided to make that a full fledged novel. More than the novel itself, I am very impressed with the dedicated time and effort and the process he took in completing a task that he set his mind on and I guess this is the beauty of child led learning. I hope to link couple of the chapters from his novel ALIEUZIX sometime as it is in the process of getting published.
We all learned something new everyday because of his interests. He is an anomaly in our home of all scientists; he can take these various roles of being a writer, scientist, mathematician, historian and some days of computer programmer, designer, or an artist depending on his mood, and it is so fascinating as he introduces certain aspects in our lives pretty humorously which we otherwise would have neglected to appreciate:-) And it has personally led us-parents (non writers) to not only appreciate a good science fiction but also the effort that goes behind in creating such a fun and complex story. There is a lot of thinking, creativity, imagination, knowledge, reading involved.
I have been collecting these links for a while now. Some of the links are missing the original site links and I apologize for the same. These book lists are some of my kids' choices, along with plenty of library site recommendations and web searches. I am also listing the how to write science fiction books here because my ds enjoyed reading some of them. He actually loved the way how the factual information of science was tied in with the stories by some of these famous science fiction writers. And the lists here are certainly not exhaustive. Pls pre-screen as usual for your family needs and I hope some of this is useful to your own journey.
Books:
- How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy by Orson Scott Card
- How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy (Genre Writing) by Orson Scott Card
- Writing Science Fiction & Fantasy by Analog and Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine
- Worlds of Wonder: How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy by David Gerrold
- Space Travel (Science Fiction Writing Series) by Ben Bova
- World Building (Science Fiction Writing) by Stephen Gillett
- Extraterrestrials: A Field Guide for Earthlings by Terence Dickinson
- The Science Of Aliens by Clifford Pickover
- The Writer's Guide to Creating a Science Fiction Universe by George Ochoa
- Stephen Hawking books (He loves these)
- Scene and Structure by Jack M. Bickham - one of The Elements of Fiction Writing series
- Aliens and Alien Societies by Stanley Schmidt - from the Writer's Digest Books series on Science Fiction Writing.
- Writing the Breakout Novel by Donald Maass
- Creating Character Emotions by Ann Hood
- The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Science Fiction by Karl Schroeder and Cory Doctorow
And, I found some of these links after my ds completed his novel. Wish I had gotten them before, as there are plenty of wonderful things here. Pls pre-screen.
Science Fiction Stories with Good Astronomy & Physics: A Topical Index
by Andrew Fraknoi. This has collection of short stories as well as novels of both serious that takes the plot from sciences as well as traditional science fiction. Pls see what may work for you or your kids and pre screen accordingly.
by Andrew Fraknoi. This has collection of short stories as well as novels of both serious that takes the plot from sciences as well as traditional science fiction. Pls see what may work for you or your kids and pre screen accordingly.
Timeline of Science Fiction
Pretty interesting site. Scroll down to the bottom for a very impressive book list on science fiction old fashioned books.
Pretty interesting site. Scroll down to the bottom for a very impressive book list on science fiction old fashioned books.
Top 15 science fiction novels
Not an exhaustive list but has reviews of the books
Not an exhaustive list but has reviews of the books
10 science fiction films I cannot wait to share with my kids by Patrick Orndorff
A Geek Dad post about science fiction films
A Geek Dad post about science fiction films
Children and Young Adult Science Fiction
by Cynthia Leitich Smith. This site has a list and review for YA science fiction and fantasy titles, along with many other genres
by Cynthia Leitich Smith. This site has a list and review for YA science fiction and fantasy titles, along with many other genres
Library booklists Science Fiction books for YA
This has a list of all the library lists of recommended science fiction books for kids and YA. Excellent resource
This has a list of all the library lists of recommended science fiction books for kids and YA. Excellent resource
Marooned Science Fiction books on Mars
This is a blog about science fiction books on Mars. Here is more info. "This is a blog about science fiction and other speculative fiction books on Mars. It covers such things as classic works, new releases, short fiction, audiobooks, cover art, eBooks, graphic novels, comics, poetry, music, films, awards, and NASA's Phoenix Mars Mission".
This is a blog about science fiction books on Mars. Here is more info. "This is a blog about science fiction and other speculative fiction books on Mars. It covers such things as classic works, new releases, short fiction, audiobooks, cover art, eBooks, graphic novels, comics, poetry, music, films, awards, and NASA's Phoenix Mars Mission".
Some 50 Science Fiction books
For children from Utah library by Laura Jones. This has recommended grade levels, author and page counts. The list is probably up until 6th grade levels
Science News Recommendations for Science Fiction for kids
Excellent list of recommendations. Worth taking a look
Science fiction list for kids from Sonoma County
This has reviews and summary of the books; K-8 probably
Science Fiction and Fantasy for Children
Excellent list. Has separate section of Fantasy and Science Fiction
Science Fiction based on Feral theme from Feral Children.com
Nice list. Many of these books border between Fantasy and Science Fiction
Science Fiction list from LA County Library
A few new titles to the usual list.
SFbook.com
Great site. This has reviews and recommendations. Not necessarily for children.
Great site. This has reviews and recommendations. Not necessarily for children.
Charlotte's Library
Lovely blog for children's science fiction and fantasy books. This site has recommendations, reviews of titles.
Lovely blog for children's science fiction and fantasy books. This site has recommendations, reviews of titles.
YA Science Fiction
A blog for YA science fiction, books, movies, reviews, recommendations etc
Science Fiction Classics on Audible.com
Some nice science fiction titles on audio including the classic science fiction titles
Science Fiction for KIDS':
- Foundation by Isaac Asimov
Hari Seldon knows that the Galactic Empire is doomed, along with human civilization, unless he can find a way to preserve the knowledge of mankind. (Grades 7-up)
- Off the Road by Nina Bawden
In the year 2036, when everyone over the age of 65 is sent away to Memory Theme Parks, an 11-year-old boy follows his grandfather into the forbidden Wild beyond the Wall. (Grades 4-6)
- The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury
The tattoos that cover the body of the illustrated man come to life to reveal a series of chilling tales in this collection of science fiction short stories. (Grades 6-up)
- The Mystery Machine by Herbie Brennan
Hubert discovers that his next-door neighbor is really an alien who plans to take over the Earth. (Grades 4-6)
- Shape-Changer by Bill Brittain
Seventh-grader Frank Dunn helps a shape-shifting policeman from another planet capture an escaped prisoner who can also change shape. (Grades 4-8)
- The Earth Giant by Melvin Burgess
Amy and her brother, Peter, help a young giant from another planet find her parents. (Grades 4-6)
- The Door in the Lake by Nancy Butts
12-year-old Joey Finney, who disappeared one day while on a camping trip with his family, reappears two years later at the same age he was when he vanished. (Grades 4-6)
- The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet by Eleanor Cameron
A mysterious ad in the newspaper inspires two boys to build a space ship, which they use to fly to the aid of the Mushroom people on the planet Basidium. (Grades 4-6)
- Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
Six-year-old Ender Wiggin, a child genius, is sent to Battle School to learn to fight the "Buggers," a race of insects threatening to invade Earth. (Grades 7-up)
- Dinoverse by Scott Ciencin
Bertram's science project sends him and three of his classmates back in time, where they inhabit the bodies of dinosaurs (Grades 4-6)
- Aliens Ate My Homework by Bruce Coville
When a spaceship containing five tiny aliens crashes in the middle of his science project, Rod helps them defeat a notorious alien criminal who also happens to be the school bully. (Grades 4-6)
- Alien Game by Catherine Dexter
When her classmates start turning into zombies during their annual game of Elimination, Zoe suspects that the new girl in school is hiding a terrible secret. (Grades 6-up)
- Eva by Peter Dickinson
After a devastating car accident, Eva wakes up to find that her mind has been transplanted into the body of a chimpanzee. (Grades 6-up)
- Hello? Is anybody there? by Jostein
While awaiting the birth of his baby brother, Joe meets Mika, who comes from another planet and wants to know all about life on Earth. (Grades 4-6)
- My Life among the Aliens by Gail Gauthier
Will and his brother, Robby, find that their mother's cooking is attracting hungry aliens from outer space. (Grades 4-6)
- Running Out of Time by Margaret Haddix
Jessie believes she is living in the year 1840, until a cholera epidemic strikes her village and she learns that her town is really a tourist attraction being studied by scientists in 1996. (Grades 4-6)
- The Winds of Mars by H. M. Hoover
When her father, the President of Mars, comes under attack from rebel forces, Annalyn learns several shocking secrets. (Grades 4-6)
- Maphead by Lesley Howarth
A 12-year-old boy travels from another dimension to find his human mother. (Grades 6-8)
- The Golden Aquarians by Monica Hughes
When Walt travels with his father to the planet Aqua, he discovers that his father's work is destroying an intelligent species of frog-like creatures. (Grades 4-6)
- The Iron Giant by Ted Hughes
A young boy helps an enormous metal-eating giant from outer space become a hero. (Grades 4-6)
- A Tale of Time City by Diana Wynne Jones
An 11-year-old girl being evacuated from London in 1939 is kidnapped and taken to Time City, a place where history can be altered. (Grades 6-8)
- The Forgotten Door by Alexander Key
A family finds a strange boy who can read minds and communicate with animals, but who can't remember anything about his past. (Grades 4-6)
- The Electric Kid by Garry Kilworth
A boy and girl living in a dump in 2061 must use their wits and talents to survive. (Grades 6-8)
- Harriet's Hare by Dick King-Smith
A young girl befriends a hare who is really a shape-shifting alien. (Grades 4-6)
- Alien Secrets by Annette Curtis Klause
In this science fiction mystery, a girl named Puck helps an alien track down the thieves of a powerful totem. (Grades 4-6)
- The Greatest Show off Earth by Margaret Mahy
10-year-old Delphinium and her brother, Jason, launch into hyperspace and find themselves in the middle of a traveling space circus. (Grades 4-6)
- Shade's Children by Garth Nix
In a world where powerful Overlords harvest the brains and bodies of children to create monsters for battle, a girl named Gold Eye escapes and joins a resistance group. (Grades 7-up)
- The Green Book (Sunburst Book) by Jill Paton Walsh
A group of refugees from the dying Earth try to survive on a new planet. (Grades 4-6)
- The Transall Saga by Gary Paulsen
A mysterious beam of light transports a 13-year-old boy on a camping trip to a dangerous jungle that seems to be in another world. (Grades 7-up)
- Fast Forward by Jenny Pausacker
Kieran discovers that his grandmother's new invention allows him to speed up time or travel into the past. (Grades 4-6)
- Lost in Cyberspace by Richard Peck
When Josh's best friend, Aaron, turns his computer into a time machine, they find that they can bring people from the past into the present. (Grades 4-6)
- Lizard Music by Daniel Manus Pinkwater
While his parents are away on vacation, Victor meets a group of intelligent lizards who warn him of an alien invasion. (Grades 4-6)
- Galax-Arena by Gillian Rubinstein
Three siblings are abducted from a train station and taken to the planet Galax-Arena, where they are forced to perform dangerous stunts for the alien Vexa. (Grades 6-up)
- Nose from Jupiter by Richard Scrimger
When a tiny, talkative alien from Jupiter decides to live inside his nose, Alan is in for lots of trouble. (Grades 4-6)
- Weirdos of the Universe, Unite! by Pamela F. Service
Mandy and Owen, two self-declared weirdos, save the Earth from an alien invasion with the help of several mythological figures. (Grades 4-6)
- Downsiders by Neal Shusterman
A 14-year-old girl discovers a secret world beneath the New York City streets. (Grades 7-up)
- Virtual War by Gloria Skurzynski
WAR In 2080, when most of the world's population has been killed by disease, a genetically-enhanced 14-year-old is chosen to fight a virtual war against two other young people. (Grades 6-9)
- The Duplicate by William Sleator
A 16-year-old uses a machine to make copies of himself, with frightening results. (Grades 6-up)
- My Trip to Alpha I by Alfred Slote
Jack discovers that VOYA-CODE, which allows people to travel light years in a few seconds, has a hidden danger. (Grades 4-6)
- Green Thumb by Rob Thomas
While studying the rain forest, 13-year-old Grady discovers the secret language used by the trees, and is pursued by an evil scientist. (Grades 6-8)
- Ames, Mildred
Is there life on a plastic planet?
Feeling pressured and unhappy in her everyday life, a young girl welcomes the opportunity of having a look-alike life-size doll take her place at school and at home.
- Appleton, Victor
Tom Swift and his 3-D telejector
Tom Swift and his flying lab
Tom Swift and his father travel to a South American country in their flying space lab to look for uranium and keep it from falling into the hands of a group of dangerous rebels.
- Appleton, Victor
Tom Swift and his giant robot
Tom Swift and his megascope space prober
Tom Swift and his rocket ship
Tom Swift and His Space Solartron
Tom Swift and His Triphibian Atomicar
Tom Swift and His Ultrasonic Cycloplane
The invasion by Applegate, Katherine
Endowed by a dying alien with the power to morph into any animal they touch, friends Jake, Rachel, Cassie, Tobias, and Marco investigate the wonders of the world with their unusual powers.
- The Pretender by K.A. Applegate
Attending the reading of his father's will, Tobias learns that his father was really the Andalite Prince Elfangor, but he is unable to reveal what he has discovered because of the continual presence of Visser Three.
- Norby and the Invaders by Isaac Asimov and Janet Asimov
Jeff and his mixed-up robot, Norby, get involved in new adventures on a strange planet.
- Norby and the Lost Princess by Isaac Asimov and Janet Asimov
Norby the robot and his friend Jeff travel to the distant planet of Izz and help to rescue a lost princess.
- Norby and the Queen's Necklace by Janet Asimov and Isaac Asimov
Fourteen-year-old Jeff Wells and his robot friend Norby are suddenly transported back to 1785 in France, where they become involved with a priceless necklace, royal politics, and the accidental creation of alternate futures for Earth.
- Norby the Mixed-Up Robot by Janet Asimov and Isaac Asimov
Jeff Wells, a Space Academy student, and Norby, a second-hand robot with unusual abilities, find themselves involved in the sinister plans of Ing the Ingrate, who intends to take over the universe.
- Norby's Other Secret by Janet Asimov, Isaac Asimov
When unscrupulous scientists try to kidnap Norby in order to learn the secret of the robot's anti-gravitational capabilities, he and Jeff discover on the dragon-inhabited planet Jamya the key to an even more precious secret.
- Heartlight by T. A. Barron
Kate and her grandfather use one of his inventions to travel faster than the speed of light on a mission to save the sun from a premature death.
- Man on the Moon: (a day in the life of Bob) by Simon Bartram
Presents a typical day in the life of Bob, the man on the moon, who rockets to work each morning, cleans up after the astronauts, and performs other duties before returning home for a bath and bed.
- The Tale of the Dark Crystal by Donna Bass
On a faraway planet, Jen, the last of the Gelflings, is given the mission of restoring a missing shard to the great Crystal and preventing the tragedy of a Skeksis triumph when the Three Suns merge.
- Off the Road by Nina Bawden
In 2040, eleven-year-old Tom follows his grandfather through the Wall and into the forbidden Wild, where they seek to find his grandfather's boyhood home.
- Matthew Looney and the Space Pirates by Jr. Jerome Beatty
- Matthew Looney in the Outback: A Space Story by Jerome Beatty Jr.
- Matthew Looney's Invasion of the Earth by Jerome Beatty
- Matthew Looney's Voyage to the Earth by Jerome Beatty
- Frantastic Voyage (Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist) by Jim Benton
Reduced to miniature size, Franny travels through her pet dog's nostril and into his stomach.
- Freddy and the Baseball Team from Mars by Walter R. Brooks
Mr. Boorschmidt's circus arrives in Centerboro with a new attraction, six real Martians, but to make sure customers get their money's worth he asks Freddy the pig to organize them into a baseball team.
- The Space People : The Eve Bunting Collection by Eve Bunting
Two sisters are captured by visitors from another planet.
- The Hermit Thrush Sings by Susan Butler
After a natural disaster has all but destroyed the earth, the orphaned and "defective" Leora, while searching for her sister, defies the oppressive laws of the land and joins a band of rebels trying to overthrow the government.
- The Door in the Lake by Nancy Butts
After vanishing without a trace one night during a camping trip, twelve-year-old Joey reappears two years later, showing no signs of having aged and carrying memories of a strange light in the sky.
- The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet by Eleanor Cameron
A mystery man inspires two boys to build a space ship which takes them to the planet of Basidium to help the Mushroom people.
- The City of Gold and Lead by John Christopher
Three boys set out on a secret mission to penetrate the City of the Tripods and learn more about these strange beings that rule the earth. Sequel to "The White Mountains.".
- When the Tripods Came by John Christopher
Fourteen-year-old Laurie and his family attempt to flee England when the Tripods descend from outer space and begin brainwashing everyone with their hypnotic Caps.
- The Attack of the Two-Inch Teacher by Bruce Coville
Pleskit, an alien, hopes to use her father's molecule compressor to teach a bully a lesson, but an accident shrinks both the bully and their teacher, with hilarious results.
- I Was A Sixth Grade Alien by Bruce Coville
When aliens come to Earth on an interplanetary trade mission, sixth-grader Tim makes friends with the ambassador's son and together they uncover a plot to sabotage the mission.
- The Monsters of Morley Manor: A Madcap Adventure by Bruce Coville
Anthony and his younger sister discover that the monster figures he got in an unusual box at an estate sale are alive, but they have no way of knowing that the "monsters" will lead them on fantastical adventures to other worlds in an effort to try to save Earth. - Zombies of the Science Fair by Bruce Coville
- Akiko: The Training Master by Mark Crilley
Fifth-grader Akiko renews her acquaintance with her friends from the planet Smoo when they whisk her away to the Zarga Baffa Training Camp, where she must deal with mud, misery, and a training master who is out to get her. - Akiko and the Great Wall of Trudd by Mark Crilley
Akiko and Mr. Beeba, Spuckler, Gax, and Poog continue on their perilous journey across the planet Smoo to rescue Prince Froptoppit.
- Akiko and the Intergalactic Zoo by Mark Crilley
Fifth-grader Akiko's old friends from the planet Smoo return to Earth to take her to see an intergalactic zoo, where she has a harrowing adventure with a winged Zullziban girl.
- Akiko and the Journey to Toog by Mark Crilley
Akiko, Mr. Beeba, Spuckler, and Gax journey to Toog to help their friend Poog save his planet from destruction--whether he likes it or not.
- Akiko in the Castle of Alia Rellapor by Mark Crilley
Akiko and her friends reach the final stage of their mission to rescue Prince Froptoppit from the Castle of Alia Rellapor.
- Akiko in the Sprubly Islands by Mark Crilley
Ten-year-old Akiko and her newly made friends survive a skugbits storm, crash in the Moonguzzit Sea, and are captured by the army of Queen Pwip as they continue their mission to rescue the son of the king of the planet Smoo.
- Akiko on the Planet Smoo by Mark Crilley
Ten-year-old Akiko has an unexpected adventure when she is whisked away to a distant planet and put in charge of the rescue mission that must search for the kidnapped Prince Froptoppit.
- Space Station Rat by Michael J. Daley
A lavender rat that has escaped from a laboratory, and a lonely boy whose parents are scientists, meet on an orbiting space station, communicate by email, and ultimately find themselves in need of each other's help and friendship.
- Storymaze 2: The Eye of Ulam by Terry Denton
Instead of staying on Ithaca for the surfing championships, Nico, Claudia, and Mikey travel to Duryllium when they suspect their mutant friend, Icon, is in danger in this part-comic, part-novel adventure.
- Storymaze 4: The Golden Udder by Terry Denton
Three adventurers from the planet Ithaca, find themselves in trouble after accidently stealing the Golden Udder, a sacred icon, from the Queen in this part-comic, part-novel story with several possible endings.
- Storymaze: The Ultimate Wave by Terry Denton
While surfing one day on the planet Ithaca, Nico, Claudia, and Mikey meet Icon, a mutant from another planet, but when Icon suddenly disappears, his new friends decide to search for him in this part-comic, part-novel adventure.
- Storymaze 3: The Wooden Cow by Terry Denton
Nico, Claudia, and Mikey attempt to travel to the planet Friesia, but mistakenly arrive 4,000 years in the past and find themselves helping a new friend win the heart of the Queen in this part-comic, part-novel adventure.
- Seven Professors of the Far North by John Fardell
Eleven-year-old Sam finds himself involved in a dangerous adventure when he and his new friends, brother and sister Ben and Zara, set off for the Arctic to try and rescue the siblings' great-uncle and five other professors from the mad scientist holding them prisoner.
- The Island Stallion Races (Black Stallion) by Walter Farley
Two visitors from another world enter the secret valley of Azul Island and provide Steve with a chance to see how Flame can do in competition with the world's fastest horses.
- Charlotte Sometimes (The New York Review Children's Collection) by Penelope Farmer. When she awakens on her second day at boarding school, a young girl finds she has gone back in time to 1918.
- The Power Twins by Ken Follett
Uncle Grigorian, who turns out to be an alien, takes the Price twins and their cousin Tubs to the capital of the Galactic Empire, where they serve as unbiased arbitrators in the Worm War. - Eager by Helen Fox
Unlike Grumps, their old-fashioned robot, the Bell family's new robot, Eager, is programmed to not merely obey but to question, reason, and exercise free will.
- Let Me Off This Spaceship! by Gery Greer
When Tod and Billy are kidnapped by creatures from outer space, they try to make as much trouble as they can on board ship so that the spaceship captain will take them back to Earth. - Dude, Where's My Spaceship by Dan
When their spaceship crash-lands on Earth, Ploo is captured by the Army and taken to the mysterious Area 51 and while her brothers, Lek and Klatu, try to rescue her, Ploo uses her ESP to make a new friend. - Lost in Las Vegas by Dan Greenburg
After crashing their spaceship in the Nevada desert, Klatu, Lek, and their sister Ploo go to Las Vegas in search of the one mechanic who can fix it. - In the Bathroom by J.C. Greenburg
After being shrunk by a shrinking machine and ending up on a dog having a bubble bath, Alexander, his cousin Judy, and a tiny robot try to survive encounters with insects, soapy bubbles, and bathtub and toilet drains. - In the Deep by J.C. Greenburg
Still trying to save the giant squid from Soggy Bob, ten-year-old Andrew, his cousin Judy, and Thudd the robot nearly meet disaster at the Challenger Deep, the deepest place in the ocean. - In the Garbage by Gerardi
Andrew, his cousin Judy, and Thudd the robot wind up at a garbage dump when Andrew's latest invention, the Goa Constrictor, shrinks them to the size of beetles and swallows them. - In the Garden by J.C. Greenburg
Andrew, his cousin Judy, and Thudd the robot, having been shrunk by a shrinking machine, encounter many terrifying creatures, including Mrs. Scuttle, as they try to reach the Atom Sucker before it explodes. - In the Kitchen by J.C. Greenburg
After being shrunk by a shrinking machine, Alexander, his cousin Judy, and Thudd the robot encounter drain flies, a cockroach, and worse as they work their way through Mrs. Scuttle's house toward safety. - In the Whale (Andrew Lost #6) by J.C. Greenburg
While trying to recover from their accidental underwater adventure, Andrew, his cousin Judy, and Thudd the robot are swallowed by a blue whale, the world's largest creature. - On the Reef by J.C. Greenburg
- After escaping from the belly of a whale, Andrew and his cousin Judy face more dangers from their underwater nemesis, Soggy Bob, in the Great Barrier Reef.
- Under Water by J.C. Greenburg
Andrew, his cousin Judy, and Thudd the robot accidentally set off in Uncle Al's latest invention, a Volkswagen Beetle converted for deep sea exploration, and try to prevent the evil Soggy Bob from taking a rare ocean creature. - Satch & Me (Baseball Card Adventures) by Dan Gutman
With his ability to travel through time using vintage baseball cards, Joe takes Flip with him to find out whether Satchel Paige really was the fastest pitcher ever. - Fallen Spaceman, The by Lee Harding
After crashing to earth, a giant spacesuit starts a wild rampage through a forest, endangering the lives of its small human-like alien and a curious boy who crawled aboard. - Spaceship Medic by Harry Harrison
When a meteorite kills all the officers aboard, the inexperienced young doctor becomes captain of the space ship. - Raider's Sky: A Novel by Mary Haynes
After a chemical accident kills off most of the world's population, twelve-year-old Pokey escapes from the regimentation of the Children's Concern and finds a new life and hope for the future with a group of elderly people living in West Virginia. - Away Is a Strange Place to Be by H. M. Hoover
When she is kidnapped from the Earth in 2349 to serve as slave labor on an artificial world under construction, twelve-year-old Abby must cooperate with her fellow prisoner Bryan, a spoiled rich boy, in order to plan an escape. - Only Child by H. M. Hoover
Twelve-year-old Cody discovers that the Terran Corporation, in colonizing the planet Patma, is illegally destroying the intelligent native inhabitants, giant insectlike creatures with their own language and religion. - Orvis by H. M. Hoover
On an Earth that has become an inhospitable wilderness, Toby and her friend Thaddeus find themselves lost in "the empty" with Orvis, an obsolete robot who is their only hope of protection and escape. - The Iron Giant: A Story in Five Nights by Ted Hughes
The fearsome iron giant becomes a hero when he challenges a huge space monster. - But We Are Not of Earth by Jean E. Karl
Four students from Meniscus F on a mission to the far-away Sector 22 delight in the habitable but uninhabited planet they discover until they realize their pod mentor has no intention of allowing them to leave. - Strange Tomorrow by Jean Karl
After an alien power wipes out most of life on Earth, a small band of humans must struggle to survive. - The Forgotten Door by Alexander Key
A boy able to talk to animals and read people's minds finds himself in danger after falling through a door to the strange planet Earth. - Journey to Another Star and Other Stories by George
Includes Zebrowski's "Journey to Another Star," Malzberg's "Guidance," Binder's "Better Dumb Than Dead," Dann's "The Good Old Days," and Janifer's "Story Time." - The Missing World And Other Stories by Roger
Includes Binder's "The Missing World," O'Donnell's "It Wasn't My Fault," Sargent's "Friend from the Stars," and McAlister's "The Magician's Song." - Return of the Jedi (Step-Up Movie Adventures) by Elizabeth Levy
- Interplanetary Avenger by Caroline Luzzatto
When Sam accidentally opens a strange box and finds himself sitting in the principal's office of an intergalactic middle school, he is pressed to take on the challenge of capturing an obnoxious shape-shifting alien. - Out There by Elisabeth Mac
In England after a major disaster has reduced the population to a few thousand, three young people flee a regimented community in search of freedom. - Alien in a Bottle by Kathy Mackel
With the help of a star-gazing classmate and an unusual assortment of aliens from outer space, teenager Sean Winger tries to find a way to convince his parents to let him pursue his dream of becoming a glass blower. - Five Alien Elves (Hamlet Chronicles) by Gregory Maguire and Elaine Clayton
The town of Hamlet has a very unusual Christmas when aliens crash land in their space ship, escalating the competition between rival clubs, the Copycats and the Tattletales. - Aliens in the Family by Margaret Mahy
Jake Raven, expecting to dislike her new stepsister and stepbrother, ends up helping them protect an alien from another dimension as he flees from mysterious pursuers with the ability to alter time. - Midnight on the Moon by Mary Pope Osborne
The magic treehouse takes Jack and Annie to a moon base in the future where they continue to search for the fourth thing they need to free their friend Morgan from the magician's spell. - Alan Mendelsohn, the Boy from Mars by Daniel Manus Pinkwater
Leonard's life at his new junior high is just barely tolerable until he becomes friends with the unusual Alan and with him shares an extraordinary adventure. - Tria And The Great Star Rescue by Rebecca Kraft Rector
On the planet Chiron, a girl who has been afraid to venture Outside must face germs and other frights when her mother and her holographic best friend, Star, are kidnapped. - The Prometheus Project: Trapped by Douglas E. Richards
Uprooted to the backwoods of Pennsylvania, a brother and sister discover their scientist parents are part of a mysterious project that could get them all imprisoned or worse. - Space Demons by Gillian Rubinstein
Twelve-year-old Andrew, bored with life, becomes obsessed with a mysterious new computer game, which has the power to zap him and his friends into a dangerous world of menacing space warriors. - Galax-Arena by Gillian Rubinstein
Kidnapped from an Australian train station, Joella, Peter, and Liane are taken on a rocket to the Galax-Arena, where children stolen from Earth perform death-defying stunts for the amusement of the inhabitants of the planet Vexak. - Floodland by Marcus Sedgwick
After global warming causes the sea to rise until cities in England become islands, ten-year-old Zoe goes on a harrowing solitary boat journey to search for her parents. - Pond Scum by Alan Silberberg
When he stumbles upon a mysterious gem that has the power to transform him into any creature he touches, Oliver, a lonely ten-year-old, enters a parallel world of the pond where he overhears a crow's plot to take over the world, forcing him to take action with the help of his newfound animal friends. - The Boxes by William Sleator
When she opens two strange boxes left in her care by her mysterious uncle, fifteen-year-old Annie discovers a swarm of telepathic creatures and unleashes a power capable of slowing down time. - Marco's Millions by William Sleator
Twelve-year-old Marco's love for travel and for his younger sister Lilly, who has psychic powers, leads him to journey to other universes, gaining the ability to go wherever he wishes without growing old. - Spaceships and Spells by Jane; Greenberg, Martin Harry; Waugh: a collection of new fantasy and science fiction stories
A collection of thirteen fantasy and science fiction short stories by such authors as Bruce Coville, Isaac Asimov, and Jane Yolen.
- Jules Verne's 20,000 leagues under the sea by Jules Verne
Retells the adventures of a French professor and his two companions as they sail above and below the world's oceans as prisoners on the fabulous electric submarine of the deranged Captain Nemo. - Space Race by Sylvia Waugh
When he learns that he and his father must soon leave Earth, eleven-year-old Thomas Derwent is upset, but a terrible accident that separates the two of them makes Thomas's situation much worse. - New Hope (Star Wars) by George Lucas
Rebels assist Princess Leia in breaking free from an evil empire which is controlling the galaxy. - Empire Strikes Back (Star Wars) by George Lucas
- Danny Dunn and the Smallifying Machine by Jay Williams
Danny knows the Professor is working on a new secret invention and is in danger, and when he and Professor accidentally switch on the new machine, problems get larger. - Danny Dunn Invisible Boy by Jay Williams
By accidentally short-circuiting Professor Bullfinch's new crystalline material, Danny Dunn enables the professor to create a new machine that makes Danny invisible. - Danny Dunn, Scientific Detective by Jay Williams
Danny Dunn tries to track down the missing manager of the local department store with the aid of a bloodhound robot. - Tanglewreck by Jeanette Winterson
Eleven-year-old Silver sets out to find the Timekeeper--a clock that controls time--and to protect it from falling into the hands of two people who want to use the device for their own nefarious ends. - Starluck by Donald Wismer
After escaping from his execution, Paul joins a secret revolutionary group which seeks to free the planet from the tyranny and suppression of the evil Emperor.
Chapter Books: Science Fiction:
(from Indiana Library)
(from Indiana Library)
- Animorphs: The Visitor by K.A. Applegate The first book in the Animorphs series.
- Norby the Mixed-Up Robot by Janet Asimov
Norby finds himself involved in the sinister plans of Ing the Ingrate, who wants to take over the universe.
- Heartlight by T. A. Barron
Kate and her grandfather undertake a mission to save the sun from a premature death.
- Shape-Changer by Bill Brittain
Two friends help a policeman from the planet Rodinam as he tries to recapture an alien master criminal.
- The Computer Nut by Betsy Byars
Kate communicates via computer with someone allegedly from space, who plans to visit Earth soon.
- The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet by Eleanor Cameron
Two boys build a space ship which takes them to the planet of Basidium to help the Mushroom People.
- The White Mountains by John Christopher
Will and friends make a perilous journey to escape from the ruling Tripods, who make humans servants.
- Aliens Ate My Homework (Alien Adventures) by Bruce CovilleA miniature spaceship lands in Rod's science project and tiny aliens ask his help in catching a criminal.
- This Place Has No Atmosphere by Paula Danziger
Aurora loves life on Earth in the 21st century, but learns her family is moving to the colony on the moon.
- Enchantress from the Stars by Sylvia Engdahl
Three civilizations clash in what could be either a mutually disastrous or beneficial encounter.
- My Life among the Aliens by Gail GauthierTwo brothers wonder if it is their mother's cooking that keeps attracting aliens to their house.
- Justice and Her Brothers by Virginia Hamilton
A girl and her older twin brothers struggle to understand their supersensory powers. First in a trilogy.
- Only Child by H. M. Hoover
Cody finds that the Terran Corporation is illegally destroying the intelligent native inhabitants of Patma.
- The Winds of Mars by H. M. Hoover
When rebel forces strike against her father, the president of Mars, Annalyn's life is turned upside-down.
- Born Into Light by Paul Samuel Jacobs
When "feral children" are found during the Depression, only Roger suspects they are not earthly creatures.
- Alien Secrets by Annette Curtis Klause
On a journey to a distant planet, Puck befriends an alien and is involved in a mystery about an artifact.
- A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
Meg must confront the monster IT on the planet Camazotz to save her family.
- Nick of Time: A Novel by Anne Lindbergh
Jericho goes through a gateway into 2094 and discovers a future world of uniformity and overpopulation.
- The Giver by Lois Lowry
Jonas becomes the Receiver of Memory and discovers the terrible truth about his society.
- Aliens in the Family by Margaret Mahy
Jake Raven ends up helping her new stepsister and stepbrother protect an alien from another dimension.
- The Greatest Show off Earth by Margaret Mahy
Delphinium spends her birthday aboard a traveling space circus, fighting against dark forces.
- Star Ka'at by Andre Norton
Two stray cats convince Jim and Elly Mae that the cats are from another planet.
- The Green Book by Jill Paton Walsh
A group of refugees from Earth struggle to make their strange new planet provide life's necessities.
- Borgel by Daniel Manus PinkwaterMelvin recounts his adventures in time and space with his 111-year-old sort of great-Uncle Borgel.
- Lizard Music by Daniel Manus
Can the Chicken Man help Victor stop the lizard civilization from invading Earth?
- The Engineer of Beasts by Scott R. Sanders
Mooch runs afoul of the repressive authorities by helping an old engineer build realistic robot animals.
- Stinker From Space (1988) by Pamela F Service
Tsynq Yr lands on Earth and acquires a new body - unfortunately, it's a skunk.
- Strange Attractors by William Sleator
Max finds a time travel device which two desperate men seek, the scientist who invented it and the scientist's alter ego from a different timeline.
- A Starfarer's Dozen: Stories of Things to Come by Michael Stearns and Michael Hussar
A collection of short stories.
- The Antrian Messenger by G. Clifton Wisler
A student knows that he is different, yet his life changes when the truth about himself is revealed.
Into the Future Booklists:
Both Fiction and Non Fiction (Kansas library)
- Richie's Rocket by Joan Anderson
Richie builds a rocket of the roof of his apartment building and flies to the moon, where he explores to his heart's content.
- Insects from Outer Space by Frank Asch
When bugs from outer space land during the annual Bug Ball, the earth bugs are initially frightened but eventually invite them to stay for the dancing and the crowning of the King and Queen Bug.
- Wilbur's Space Machine by Lorna Balian
Violet and Wilbur love the peace and quiet of their valley and find the need for more space when it is invaded by many neighbors, including the obstreperous Googie.
- It Came from Outer Space by Tony Bradman
A visitor from outer space visits an elementary school class and brings an important message about physical beauty.
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice by Ted Dewan
A sorcerer's robot-apprentice attempts to create an apprentice for himself, with disastrous results.
- Looking Down by Steve Jenkins
A series of views of one landscape is seen from progressively lower vantage points, beginning in outer space and ending with a view of a ladybug as seen by a kneeling child.
- Rolie Polie Olie by William Joyce
Rolie Polie Olie , a round robot living on a planet where everything is round, enjoys a busy day with his family and then is too wired to go to bed at night.
- Alien Invasions by Benjamin Kendall
When nine -year Ben discovers that his super-hero costume allows him to see the space aliens encroaching upon his house and school, he takes bold action against them, sometimes with humorous results.
- Hush, Little Alien by Daniel Kirk
In this adaptation of the old lullaby, Hush Little Baby, an extraterrestrial child is promised an assortment of outer space presents ending with a goodnight kiss from his adoring father.
- Nova's Ark by David Kirk
Nova, a robot boy from the planet Roton, accidentally rockets himself into space during a class field trip and eventually stumbles across the energy source his planet needs for survival.
- Space Spinners by Suse MacDonald
Kate convinces her sister, Arabelle, to join her in sneaking aboard the space shuttle so that they can be the first spiders to spin a web in space.
- My Brother Is from Outer Space by Vivian Ostrow
Alex compares his younger brother, William, with himself and concludes that because William is so different, he must have come from outer space to join this otherwise prefect family.
- Alistair and the Alien Invasion by Marilyn Sadler
When aliens invade from outer space, boy genius, Alistair, is the only person able to save the Earth.
- Commander Toad and the Space Pirates by Jane Yolen
When Commander Salamander and his band of pirates capture the "Star Warts" spaceship, Commander Toad is forced to hop the plank
- Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space: Traditional Characters by Dave A. Pilkey
Only Captain Underpants can stop the three evil space aliens who have invaded Jerome Horwitz Elementary School and turned everyone into lunchroom zombie nerds.
- Earth Mobiles as explained by Professor Xargle by Jeanne Willis
Professor Xargle teaches his class of extraterrestrials about travel on earth, as it must seem to a resident of outer space
- Space Station Science: Life in Free Fall by Marianne J. Dyson
Describes space stations, the International Space Station, the training and activities of its crew, and the conditions that woo exist on it, including weightlessness and the dangers of radiation and meteors. includes experiments and activities simulating conditions in space.
- Making fantastic aliens and spaceships (Why throw it away?) by Jen Green
Describes how to turn ordinary household waste into a variety of space creatures and spaceship models.
- Crafts for Kids Who Are Wild About the Wild by Kathy Ross
Provides instructions for twenty projects, creating such things as a planet mobile, constellation tack board, space helmet, moon buggy, pop-up alien puppet, and rocket pin.
- Far Out: How to Create Your Own Star World by Robin West
Instructions for using household materials to make such star world items as an astro shuttle, a meteor man, and a lunar colony computer.
Time Travel/Time Slip Novels
Novels for ages 8-14
( by Beck Smith)
(from assorted searches)
Novels for ages 8-14
( by Beck Smith)
- Time Cat by Lloyd Alexander
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- The Ghost in the Mirror by John Bellairs
- Collidescope by Grace Chetwin
- On All Hallows' Eve by Grace Chetwin
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- The Time Garden by Edward Eager
- Many Waters by Madeleine L'Engle
- Nick of Time: A Novel by Anne Lindbergh
- Three Lives to Live by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
- Aliens in the Family by Margaret Mahy
- Out of Time by John Marsden
- Fast Forward by Jenny Pausacker
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- The Best-Kept Secret by Emily Rodda
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- Strange Attractors by William Sleator
- Traveller in Time by Alison
- A Well-Timed Enchantment by Vivian Vande Velde
(from assorted searches)
- Asimov, Janet - Norby, the mixed-up robot
- Cameron, Eleanor - The wonderful flight to the mushroom planet
- Christopher, John - When the tripods came
- Colfer, Eoin - The Supernaturalist
- Conly, Jane Leslie - The rudest alien on earth
- Coville, Bruce - Aliens ate my homework(A:9-12)
- Crilley, Mark - Akiko and the journey to Toog(A: 9-12)
- Engdahl, Sylvia - Enchantress from the Star(YA)
- Etra, Jonathan - Aliens for breakfast(A:4-8)
- Farmer, Nancy - The ear, the eye, and the arm(A:9-12)
- Haddix, Margaret Peterson - Among the imposters(A:9-12)
- Heinlein, Robert - Tunnel in the sky(YA)
- King-Smith, Dick - Harriet’s Hare(A:4-8)
- Korman, Gordon - Nose pickers from outer space(A:9-12)
- L’Engle, Madeleine - A wrinkle in time(A:9-12)
- Lowry, Lois - The Giver(YA)
- Lowry, Lois - Messenger(YA)
- O’Brien, Robert - Z for Zachariah(YA)
- Paulsen, Gary - The White Fox Chronicles(A:9-12)
- Pinkwater, Daniel - Fat men from space
- Skurzynski, Gloria - The virtual war(A:9-12)
- Sleator, William - The duplicate(YA)
- Slobodkin, Louis - The spaceship under the apple tree
- Waugh, Sylvia - Space Race(A:4-8)
- Yolen, Jane - Commander Toad and the Planet of the Grapes(A:4-8)
- The Prometheus Project: Trapped by Douglas E. Richards
- 50 Short Science Fiction Tales by Isaac Asimov and Groff Conklin
- The Prometheus Project: Captured by Douglas E. Richards
- Max Goes to the Moon: A Science Adventure with Max the Dog by Jeffrey Bennett
- The Other Side of Yore by J. Lyon Layden and Kenny Savage
- Immortality by Kevin Bohacz
- The Fire Within by Chris D'lacey
- The Time Cavern by Todd Fonseca
- Lost Time by Susan Maupin Schmid
- The People of Sparks (Books of Ember) by Jeanne DuPrau
- The City of Ember (Books of Ember) by Jeanne DuPrau
- Anna to the Infinite Power by Mildred Ames
- Children of the Dust by Louise Lawrence
- The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm by Nancy Farmer
- Enchantress from the Stars by Sylvia Engdahl and Lois Lowry
- Eva by Peter Dickinson
- The Giver by Lois Lowry
- Interstellar Pig by William Sleator
- A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
- The White Mountains by John Christopher
- Stinker From Space by Pamela F Service
Picture Books:
YA (Grades 6-10):
Adult titles to be enjoyed by YA:
(not all kids)
(from above site)
(Eric Rabkin's personal favorites)
1. The Island of Dr. Moreau (H. G. Wells, 1896)
This timeless fable of biological manipulation explores scientific power in the hands of an imperialist unbound by community or ethical standards.
2. We (Yevgeny Zamyatin, 1920)
In this early and perhaps greatest 20th-century dystopia, the mechanization of public and private life motivates a stunning cautionary tale.
3. War With the Newts (Karel Capek, 1936)
This far-ranging satire explores the interplay of industrialization, class, race, and international politics in a world of commodified labor.
4. Limbo (Bernard Wolfe, 1953)
What happens to people and to society when the rich, both wounded and hale, can choose to remake their bodies?
5. A Canticle for Leibowitz (Walter M. Miller Jr., 1959)
Science and religion play against each other in this great post-holocaust novel.
6. Babel-17 (Samuel R. Delany, 1966)
In a world that is awash in future technologies, language is manipulated both for and against the preservation of our way of life.
7. The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress (Robert A. Heinlein, 1966)
Extraterrestrial colonies sound like a fine idea until you begin to ask who goes, who stays, and who controls the relationships with the home world.
8. Stand on Zanzibar (John Brunner, 1968)
In an overcrowded world, what does personal space mean, and how does its diminution change our mores and our demands on technology?
9. The Left Hand of Darkness (Ursula K. LeGuin, 1969)
We are shaped by the natural and cultural environment we inhabit. How much of that environment is natural, and how much do we make ourselves?
10. The Futurological Congress (Stanislaw Lem, 1971)
The future grows from our imagination, but our imagination is constrained by our expectations, our language, and by invisible technologies.
11. Man Plus (Frederik Pohl, 1976)
If you lose a leg, are you still yourself? And if you gain wings? And what if you remake yourself perfectly for an inhuman environment?
12. Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang (Kate Wilhelm, 1976)
In a world of exhausted fertility, will the technologies of reproduction bind us together, change us all forever, or separate us from our offspring?
13. China Mountain Zhang (Maureen F. McHugh, 1992)
In a backwater America, outsiders dominate through the strength of their technologies. This novel questions whether American values of individualism can survive.
14. Galatea 2.2 (Richard Powers, 1995)
The arts and the sciences make up two different cultures. Artificial intelligence thrives at the point where they intersect.
15. Calculating God (Robert J. Sawyer, 2000)
If we are not alone, what does the Other make of us? And if the Other is more powerful yet seems to want to help us, what do we make of the Other?
Some wonderful sites on Science Fiction:
Science Fiction Writers
Alphabetized author lists with ease of search
Award winning Science Fiction Writers and their works
Bunch of links categorized based on year and awards
Science Fiction Authors Site
Most comprehensive list of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror writers on the web. Alphabetical search and listings, with author's bios and books
Timeline of Science Fiction
History of Science and chronology of science fiction
The Ultimate Science Fiction Web Guide
Many dead links, but amazing site filled with all sorts of resources, links, info on science fiction
Science Fiction Citations
Oxford English Dictionary's Science Fiction Citations of all the vocabulary from Science Fiction
Science Fiction Resource Center
It is all about Science Fiction, literature and education with plenty of resources to use in the classroom
Science Fiction Lessons Library
Lesson Plans, Reader's Guides and Sample Courses along with sample advanced studies in Science Fiction
Reading for the future (yahoo group)
"Reading for the Future is an all volunteer organization whose aim is to increase reading science fiction by students throughout the world"
SCI-FI Lists Wonderful site of all time science fiction books, films, tv shows and stories
Science Fiction and Education:
Various Awards, bookslists and categories) Pls pre screen as there are books listed for teens and adults in these sections. Also check out the impressive listing of other categories, although I have listed only SCIENCE FICTION here. The website is a bit old.
And this is the FANTASY FICTION
The TOP 25 Science Fiction Movies
- Richie's Rocket by Joan Anderson and George Ancona
- Dogs in Space by Nancy Coffelt
- James Gurney's Dinotopia Pop-Up Book: Pop-Up Book by James Gurney
- Full Moon Soup by Alistair Graham
- The Magic Rocket by Steven Kroll and Will Hillenbrand
- Unnatural History Museum by Kees Moerbeek
- We'Re Back! by Hudson Talbott
- Moog, Moog Space Barber by Mark Teague
- June 29, 1999 by David Wiesner
- The Toy Brother (Trophy Picture Books) by William Steig
Children's Books (Grades 2-6):
- Anna to the Infinite Power by Mildred Ames
- The Brain on Quartz Mountain by Anderson
- Asimov's Mutants by Isaac Asimov
- Young Mutants by Isaac Asimov
- The Enormous Egg by Oliver Butterworth
- The Computer Nut by Betsy Byars
- On the Right Track (Dinosaur Detective, No 1) by B. B. Calhoun
- The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet by Eleanor Cameron
- Time and Mr. Bass: A Mushroom Planet Book by Eleanor Cameron.
- Stowaway to the Mushroom Planet by Eleanor Cameron
- R-T, Margaret, and the Rats of NIMH by Jane Leslie Conly
- The Deadly Hoax by Scott Corbett
- My Teacher Glows in the Dark (My Teacher Books) by Bruce Coville
- I Left My Sneakers in Dimension X: A Rod Allbright Alien Adventure by Bruce Coville
- Space Brat by Bruce Coville and Katherine Coville
- Blork's Evil Twin by Bruce Coville
- Space Brat 3: The Wrath of Squat by Bruce Coville
- My Teacher Is an Alien (My Teacher Books) by Bruce Coville
- My Teacher Fried My Brains (My Teacher Books) by Bruce Coville
- Aliens Ate My Homework (Alien Adventures) by Bruce Coville
- My Teacher Flunked the Planet by Bruce Coville
- The Dinosaur That Followed Me Home by Bruce Coville
- How I Survived My Summer Vacation by Bruce Coville
- Some of My Best Friends Are Monsters by Bruce Coville
- Invasion of the brain sharpeners by Philip Curtis
- Invasion Of The Comet People by Philip Curtis
- Aliens Don't Wear Braces by Debbie
- Worf's First Adventure by Peter David and James Fry
- Line of Fire by Peter David
- Survival by Peter David
- Black Suits From Outer Space by Gene DeWeese
- Pet of Frankenstein by Mel Gilden
- Jason and the Escape from Bat Planet by Gery Greer, Bob
- Burtons Zoom Zoom VA Room Machine by Dorothy Haas
- Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh by Robert C. O'Brien
- The Girl With the Silver Eyes by Willo Davis Roberts
- Me Two: A Novel by Mary C. Ryan
- Stinker's Return by Pamela F. Service
- Weirdos of the Universe, Unite! by Pamela F. Service
- The Space Ship Under the Apple Tree by Louis Slobodkin
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- The Three Seated Space Ship by Louis Slobodkin
- The Star Ghost by Brad Strickland S
- Stowaways by Brad Strickland
- Capture the Flag by John Vornholt
YA (Grades 6-10):
- City of Darkness by Ben Bova
- Exiled From Earth by Ben Bova
- End of Exile by Ben Bova
- R is for Rocket by Ray Bradbury
- S Is for Space by Ray Bradbury
- The Snows of Jaspre by Mary Caraker
- Beyond the Burning Lands by John Christopher
- The Prince in Waiting by John Christopher
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- The White Mountains by John Christopher
- The City of Gold and Lead by John Christopher
- The Pool of Fire by John Christopher
- Dolphin Island by Arthur C. Clarke
- This Place Has No Atmosphere by Paula Danziger
- The Twenty-One Balloons by William Pene Du Bois
- Enchantress from the Stars by Sylvia Louise Engdahl
- Children of the Star by Sylvia Louise Engdahl
- Between Planets by Robert A. Heinlein
- Citizen of the Galaxy by Robert A. Heinlein
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- Have Space Suit, Will Travel by Robert A. Heinlein
- Red Planet by Robert Heinlein
- Rocketship Galileo by Robert A. Heinlein
- The Rolling Stones by Robert A. Heinlein
- Space Cadet by Robert A. Heinlein
- Star Beast by Robert A. Heinlein
- Starman Jones by Robert A. Heinlein
- Time for the Stars by Robert A. Heinlein
- Tunnel in the Sky by Robert A. Heinlein
- Invitation to the Game by Monica Hughes
- Crystal Drop by Monica Hughes
- The Guardian of Isis by Monica Hughes
- The Bell Tree, First Edition by H. M. Hoover
- The Rains of Eridan by H. M. Hoover
- The Shepherd Moon by H. M. Hoover
- But We Are Not of Earth by Jean E. Karl
- A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
- A Wind in the Door by Madeline L'Engle
- A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeline L' Engle
- A Ring of Endless Light by Madeleine L'Engle
- The Giver by Lois Lowry
- Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey
- Dragondrums by Anne McCaffrey
- Dragonsinger by Anne McCaffrey
- Forerunner by Andre Norton
- Moon Of 3 Rings by Andre Norton
- The Zero Stone by Andre Norton
- Z For Zachariah by Robert O Brien
- Dead Water Zone by Kenneth Oppel
- My Sister Sif by Ruth Park
- Experiment in Terror by Bernal C. Payne
- Space Demons by Gillian Rubinstein
- Skymaze by Gillian Rubinstein
- Interstellar Pig by William Sleator
- House of Stairs by William Sleator
- Clone Catcher by Alfred Slote and Elizabeth Slote
- My Robot Buddy by Alfred Slote and Joel Schick
- My trip to Alpha I by Alfred Slote
- C.O.L.A.R: A tale of outer space by Alfred Slote
- Omega Station by Alfred Slote
- River Rats by Caroline Stevermer
- Sweetwater by Lawrence Yep
Adult titles to be enjoyed by YA:
- Hitchhicker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adam
- Earthman's Burden by Poul Anderson and Gordon R. Dickson
- The Guardians of Time by Poul Anderson
- The High Crusade by Poul Anderson
- The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
- Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov
- Nightfall and Other Stories by Isaac Asimov
- Foundation by Isaac Asimov
- Second Foundation by Isaac Asimov
- Foundation's Edge by Isaac Asimov
- Pride of Chanur by C.J. Cherryh
- Red Sands of Mars by Arthur Clarke
- Mission of Gravity by Hal. Clement
- The Lensman Series by Smith, E. E.
- The Skylark of Space by Edward Elmer Smith
- Skylark Three by Edward Elmer Smith
- Skylark of Valeron by E. E. Smith
- Skylark Duquesne by E. E. Smith
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- Slan: A Novel by A. E. Van Vogt
- The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells
- The Time Machine by H. G. Wells
- The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells
- Encounter Near Venus by Leonard Wibberly
- The Legion of Space by Jack Williamson
- Legion of Time by Jack Williamson
- The Moon Children by Jack Williamson
(not all kids)
- Howl's Moving Castle by Dianna Wynne Jones (indeed, her other books are also good)
- So You Want to Be a Wizard by Diane Duane and the other two in Diane Duane's series
- Time of the Great Freeze by Robert Silverberg
- Secrets of the Shopping Mall by Richard Peck
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- The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden
- The Cricket in Times Square (Chester Cricket and His Friends) by George Selden
- City of Darkness by Ben Bova
- The Harper Hall Of Pern (Dragonsong * Dragonsinger * Dragondrums) by Anne McCaffrey
- The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King
- The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis and Pauline Baynes
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- The White Mountains by John Christopher
- A Wrinkle in Time, A Wind in the Door, A Swiftly Tilting Planet, Many Waters, An Acceptable Time) by Madeleine L'Engle
- Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh (Aladdin Fantasy) by Robert C. O'Brien
(from above site)
- Is There Life On a Plastic Planet? by Mildred Ames
- The Lucky Starr Series by Isaac Asimov
- The Best New Thing by Isaac Asimov and Symeon Shimin
- Jupiter Project by Gregory Benford
- Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
- The Tripods Boxed Set of 4: When the Tripods Came/ the White Mountains/ the City of Gold and Lead/ the Pool of Fire by John Christopher
- Against the Fall of Night by Arthur C. Clarke
- The Dark Is Rising by Susan Cooper
- Revolt in 2100 by Robert heinlein
- Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein
- Mrs. Pickerell Goes to Mars by Ellen MacGregor
- Daniel Pinkwater's YA books.
5 Novels: Alan Mendelsohn, the Boy from Mars, Slaves of Spiegel, the Snarkout Boys and the Avocado of Death, the Last Guru, Young Adult Novel by Daniel Manus Pinkwater
Lizard Music by Daniel Manus Pinkwater - Revolt on Alpha C by Robert Silverberg
- Space Cat by Ruthven Todd
- Space Cat Visits Venus by Ruthven Todd
- Space Cat Meets Mars by Todd R
- Space Cat and the Kittens by Ruthven Todd
- Sector General Series by James White
- Stranger from the Depths by Gerry Turner
(Eric Rabkin's personal favorites)
1. The Island of Dr. Moreau (H. G. Wells, 1896)
This timeless fable of biological manipulation explores scientific power in the hands of an imperialist unbound by community or ethical standards.
2. We (Yevgeny Zamyatin, 1920)
In this early and perhaps greatest 20th-century dystopia, the mechanization of public and private life motivates a stunning cautionary tale.
3. War With the Newts (Karel Capek, 1936)
This far-ranging satire explores the interplay of industrialization, class, race, and international politics in a world of commodified labor.
4. Limbo (Bernard Wolfe, 1953)
What happens to people and to society when the rich, both wounded and hale, can choose to remake their bodies?
5. A Canticle for Leibowitz (Walter M. Miller Jr., 1959)
Science and religion play against each other in this great post-holocaust novel.
6. Babel-17 (Samuel R. Delany, 1966)
In a world that is awash in future technologies, language is manipulated both for and against the preservation of our way of life.
7. The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress (Robert A. Heinlein, 1966)
Extraterrestrial colonies sound like a fine idea until you begin to ask who goes, who stays, and who controls the relationships with the home world.
8. Stand on Zanzibar (John Brunner, 1968)
In an overcrowded world, what does personal space mean, and how does its diminution change our mores and our demands on technology?
9. The Left Hand of Darkness (Ursula K. LeGuin, 1969)
We are shaped by the natural and cultural environment we inhabit. How much of that environment is natural, and how much do we make ourselves?
10. The Futurological Congress (Stanislaw Lem, 1971)
The future grows from our imagination, but our imagination is constrained by our expectations, our language, and by invisible technologies.
11. Man Plus (Frederik Pohl, 1976)
If you lose a leg, are you still yourself? And if you gain wings? And what if you remake yourself perfectly for an inhuman environment?
12. Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang (Kate Wilhelm, 1976)
In a world of exhausted fertility, will the technologies of reproduction bind us together, change us all forever, or separate us from our offspring?
13. China Mountain Zhang (Maureen F. McHugh, 1992)
In a backwater America, outsiders dominate through the strength of their technologies. This novel questions whether American values of individualism can survive.
14. Galatea 2.2 (Richard Powers, 1995)
The arts and the sciences make up two different cultures. Artificial intelligence thrives at the point where they intersect.
15. Calculating God (Robert J. Sawyer, 2000)
If we are not alone, what does the Other make of us? And if the Other is more powerful yet seems to want to help us, what do we make of the Other?
Some wonderful sites on Science Fiction:
- Top 100 SCIENCE FICTION Books
All time 100 science fiction book listings
- Book Summaries
Summaries that are based on alphabetized book lists geared towards ages 8-16; the books are of gifted and talented characters with teaching activity suggestions. Also Science Fiction book list here (Scroll down)
- Science Fiction and Fantasy for Children
This is a wonderful Bibliography compiled by Linda Day for educators. A keyword search with author, titles, or grade levels and recommendation rankings yields a list with suggestions and reviews.
- Macmillan site
Children's science fiction books. All science fiction titles with comments and links
- Kalona Public library
list of science fiction for kids
- List of books for kids with Science in them
by Marianne Dyson, former NASA Flight Controller and Children's Author. List of Space along with some Science Fiction books, with links, ratings and reviews.
- Wands and Worlds
List for kids and Teens; Science Fiction and Fantasy listings
- Fantasy and Science Fiction Reviews
Not all kids
- The A-list
50 most requested SCIENCE FICTION/HORROR/FANTASY books
- If you like this, you will like that....
Extremely impressive site with massive links, book titles, reviews, comments etc Some examples...
- Mathematics Fantasy and Science Fiction about Mathematics
- Time Travel Time Travel, time machines related
- TV and Movie Books from TV shows or Sci Fi movies
- Fantastic Fiction
UK site. Huge collection of authors and books with bios, reviews, ratings and year. Includes Science Fiction authors and books.
- Best Science Fiction Stories
Science fiction site which reviews short stories and offers links and recommendations
- A Basic Science Fiction Library
An impressive list of science fiction books created by James Gunn with comments
- New York Review of Science Fiction
Originally started in 1988, has list of old issues archived
- Classic SF story archive
free stories from SciFi.com.
- Tales of the Future Past
Fun interesting site on science fiction history, images
- The Internet Top 100 SF/Fantasy List
A list based on reader's vote
- Classics of Science Fiction
By James Wallace Harris. An excellent site for any science fiction fan. This has essays on
- The Classics of Science Fiction;
- The Children of Science Fiction;
- The Classics of Science Fiction Short Stories;
- The Classics of Science Fiction: Audio Productions, Classics 20 Years Later;
- Free Science Fiction;
- Greatest SF Novels of the 20th According to Non-SF Fans;
- Also check these wonderful lists of science fiction titles.
- Classic SF by Rank Science fiction titles by ranking
- Classic SF by Author By author name
- Classic SF by Title or by Title
- Classic SF by Year or by Year
- Alpha a workshop for YOUNG SF/F/H writers.
- Odyssey, a workshop for SF/F/H writers.
- Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, provides information, advice, tips on writing and publishing SF and FF
- Writing YA Science Fiction/Fantasy Novels tips on writing
- The Purple Crayon site
Science Fiction Writers
Alphabetized author lists with ease of search
Award winning Science Fiction Writers and their works
Bunch of links categorized based on year and awards
Science Fiction Authors Site
Most comprehensive list of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror writers on the web. Alphabetical search and listings, with author's bios and books
Timeline of Science Fiction
History of Science and chronology of science fiction
The Ultimate Science Fiction Web Guide
Many dead links, but amazing site filled with all sorts of resources, links, info on science fiction
Science Fiction Citations
Oxford English Dictionary's Science Fiction Citations of all the vocabulary from Science Fiction
Science Fiction Resource Center
It is all about Science Fiction, literature and education with plenty of resources to use in the classroom
Science Fiction Lessons Library
Lesson Plans, Reader's Guides and Sample Courses along with sample advanced studies in Science Fiction
Reading for the future (yahoo group)
"Reading for the Future is an all volunteer organization whose aim is to increase reading science fiction by students throughout the world"
SCI-FI Lists Wonderful site of all time science fiction books, films, tv shows and stories
Science Fiction and Education:
- Science Fiction curriculum
from Science Fiction Hall of Fame and Museum
- Center for Study of Science Fiction
Courses, oulines, booklists, educational programs from U of Kansas
- Science Fiction and Scientific Literacy
by Julie E. Czerneda Article with links, suggestions, outlines as to how best to incorporate Science Fiction in science classroom
- Science Fiction and Biology
From Kenyon college Biology Dept; Book lists, student's projects, courses etc
- Ways to use Science Fiction in a Classroom
Connie Willis, David Katz, and Courtney Willis. Ideas to implement science in classrooms using science fiction
- Science Fiction in the classroom
Lesson plans, titles of books and suggestions for studying science in science ficiton from Sciencenews for kids
- Science Fiction in the Science Classroom
by Kelly McCullough; Information and ideas about implementing Science Fiction in classrooms
- About SF
This site is a resource center for speculative fiction, science fiction and education. It is a joint effort of University of Kansas, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and the Science Fiction Research Association, along with support from Tor Books, The Heinlein Prize Trust, and several individual donors.
- Reader's guides for Tor books
These are reader's guides as well as teaching kits to use those novels for teaching. Course outlines for specific books used
Various Awards, bookslists and categories) Pls pre screen as there are books listed for teens and adults in these sections. Also check out the impressive listing of other categories, although I have listed only SCIENCE FICTION here. The website is a bit old.
- Arthur C. Clarke Award for the Best British Science Fiction Novel, 1987-2003
- Aurealis Award for Excellence in Science Fiction, 1995-2002
- British Science Fiction Association Award, 1969-2002
- Clute's Classic Science Fiction Titles
- Hugo Award for Best Science Fiction Novel, 1953-2003
- James Tiptree Jr. Award for Gender-Bending Science Fiction or Fantasy, 1992-2002
- John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel, 1973-2002
- Jon Courtenay Grimwood's Favourite Cult Science Fiction Novels, 2002
- Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel, 1971-2002
- Nebula Award for Best Science Fiction Novel, 1965-2002
- Philip K. Dick Award for Best Original Science Fiction Paperback, 1983-2002
- Prix Aurora Award for Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel, 1982-2003
- Prometheus Award for the Best Libertarian Novel, 1979-2002
- Searles' Basic Reading List in Science Fiction
- Sidewise Awards for Alternate History, 1996-2003
And this is the FANTASY FICTION
- Aurealis Award for Excellence in Fantasy Fiction, 1995-2002
- James Tiptree Jr. Award for Gender-Bending Science Fiction or Fantasy, 1992-2003
- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel, 1978-2002
- Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature, 1971-2002
- Pringle's 100 Best English-Language Fantasy Novels
- Prix Aurora Award for Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel, 1982-2002
- Sunburst Award for Canadian Literature of the Fantastic, 2001-2002
- World Fantasy Award for Best Fantasy Novel, 1975-2002
The TOP 25 Science Fiction Movies
- Blade Runner (1982)
- 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
- The Matrix (1999)
- Alien (1979)
- The Terminator (1984)
- Contact (1997)
- The Thing (1982)
- Sleeper (1973)
- Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
- Star Wars (1977)
- Frankenstein (1931)
- Gattaca (1997)
- The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951)
- Metropolis (1926)
- Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
- Aliens (1986)
- Forbidden Planet (1956)
- A Clockwork Orange (1971)
- The Empire Strikes Back (1981)
- Brazil (1985)
- The Fly (1986)
- The Abyss (1989)
- 12 Monkeys (1995)
- Serenity (2005)
- Donnie Darko (2001)
List of Science Fiction Tele-Shows here; Children's Series are here
List of Science Fiction Tele-shows from the Australian kids site
List of Science Fiction movies
Top 15 Science Fiction movies
List of Science Fiction Authors
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