Books with title The Science of Science Fiction

Early science fiction imagined a world with space travel, video calls, and worldwide access to information, things we now know as NASA’s human spaceflight program, Skype, and the Internet. What next? Could we really bring back the dinosaurs, travel to a distant star, or live on Mars?In The Science of Science Fiction, readers ages 12 to 15 explore the science behind classic and modern science fiction stories, including artificial intelligence, androids, and the search for alien life. They learn how cutting edge concepts, including time dilation and genetic manipulation, influence today’s fiction.The Science of Science Fiction promotes critical thinking skills through inquiry, discovery, research, analysis, and reflection of key scientific ideas and concepts made popular by many titles in science fiction. Each chapter features informative sidebars and video and website links for an in-depth look at key topics. Science-minded experiments include a simple demonstration of artificial gravity using a bucket of water and calculating the speed of light using chocolate in a microwave. This variety of resources ensures the material is accessible to students with diverse learning styles.

Early science fiction imagined a world with space travel, video calls, and worldwide access to information, things we now know as NASA's human spaceflight program, Skype, and the Internet. What next? Could we really bring back the dinosaurs, travel to a distant star, or live on Mars?In The Science of Science Fiction, readers ages 12 to 15 explore the science behind classic and modern science fiction stories, including artificial intelligence, androids, and the search for alien life. They learn how cutting edge concepts, including time dilation and genetic manipulation, influence today's fiction.The Science of Science Fiction promotes critical thinking skills through inquiry, discovery, research, analysis, and reflection of key scientific ideas and concepts made popular by many titles in science fiction. Each chapter features informative sidebars and video and website links for an in-depth look at key topics. Science-minded experiments include a simple demonstration of artificial gravity using a bucket of water and calculating the speed of light using chocolate in a microwave. This variety of resources ensures the material is accessible to students with diverse learning styles.

It seems like every time a new mother turns on her computer, radio, or television, she is greeted with news of yet another scientific study about infancy. Ignoring good information isn’t the right course, but just how does one tell the difference between solid studies, preliminary results, and snake oil? In this friendly guide through the science of infancy, Science of Mom blogger and PhD scientist Alice Callahan explains how non-scientist mothers can learn the difference between hype and evidence. Readers of Alice’s blog have come to trust her balanced approach, which explains the science that lies behind headlines. The Science of Mom is a fascinating, eye-opening, and extremely informative exploration of the topics that generate discussion and debate in the media and among parents. From breastfeeding to vaccines to sleep, Alice’s advice will help you make smart choices so that you can relax and enjoy your baby.

Early science fiction imagined a world with space travel, video calls, and worldwide access to information, things we now know as NASA’s human spaceflight program, Skype, and the Internet. What next? Could we really bring back the dinosaurs, travel to a distant star, or live on Mars?In The Science of Science Fiction, readers ages 12 to 15 explore the science behind classic and modern science fiction stories, including artificial intelligence, androids, and the search for alien life. They learn how cutting edge concepts, including time dilation and genetic manipulation, influence today’s fiction.The Science of Science Fiction promotes critical thinking skills through inquiry, discovery, research, analysis, and reflection of key scientific ideas and concepts made popular by many titles in science fiction. Each chapter features informative sidebars and video and website links for an in-depth look at key topics. Science-minded experiments include a simple demonstration of artificial gravity using a bucket of water and calculating the speed of light using chocolate in a microwave. This variety of resources ensures the material is accessible to students with diverse learning styles.

Early science fiction imagined a world with space travel, video calls, and worldwide access to information, things we now know as NASA’s human spaceflight program, Skype, and the Internet. What next? Could we really bring back the dinosaurs, travel to a distant star, or live on Mars?In The Science of Science Fiction, readers ages 12 to 15 explore the science behind classic and modern science fiction stories, including artificial intelligence, androids, and the search for alien life. They learn how cutting edge concepts, including time dilation and genetic manipulation, influence today’s fiction.The Science of Science Fiction promotes critical thinking skills through inquiry, discovery, research, analysis, and reflection of key scientific ideas and concepts made popular by many titles in science fiction. Each chapter features informative sidebars and video and website links for an in-depth look at key topics. Science-minded experiments include a simple demonstration of artificial gravity using a bucket of water and calculating the speed of light using chocolate in a microwave. This variety of resources ensures the material is accessible to students with diverse learning styles.

The second volume of the Science Fiction Omnibus! Featuring the following masterpieces of sci-fi:WE'RE CIVILIZED!, by Mark Clifton & Alex ApostolidesWITH THESE HANDS, by C.M. KornbluthWHERE THERE'S HOPE, by Jerome BixbyWEAK ON SQUARE ROOTS, by Russell BurtonVIGORISH, by Walter BuppTHE MEMORY OF MARS, by Raymond JonesTHE MATHEMATICIANS, by Arthur FeldmanTHE INVADERS, by Murray LeinsterTHE GREAT NEBRASKA SEA, by Allan DanzigTHE DAY TIME STOPPED MOVING, by Bradner BucknerI AM A NUCLEUS, by Stephen BarrGUN FOR HIRE, by Mack ReynoldsTHE GRAVEYARD OF SPACE, by Milton LesserTHE GREAT DROUGHT, by Sterner MeekHANDYMAN, by Frank BantaNAUDSONCE, by H. Beam PiperTHE FEELING, by Roger DeeMY FAIR PLANET, by Evelyn E. SmithFRIEND ISLAND, by Francis StevensTHE CARNIVORE, by G.A. MorrisA GIFT FROM EARTH, by Manly BanisterLET THERE BE LIGHT, by Horace FyfeRIYA'S FOUNDLING, by Algis BudrysSPACE STATION 1, by Frank LongBULLET WITH HIS NAME, by Fritz LeiberI'M A STRANGER HERE MYSELF, by Mack ReynoldsTHE AMBASSADOR, by Sam Merwin, Jr.GONE FISHING, by James SchmitzJUNIOR, by Robert AbernathyHALL OF MIRRORS, by Frederic BrownGRAVEYARD OF DREAMS, by H. Beam PiperOPERATION HAYSTACK, by Frank Herbert

Free With Kindle Unlimited and PrimeHenry is a typical teenage boy living a typical teenage life. But when his father is sent through the gates to another dimension, Henry's life becomes anything but that.With the help his new elf friends and an unwilling sorceress Henry sets out on a quest to find his lost father. With ki energy fighting, mystical flying castles and hybrid talking animals, this is fantasy adventure full of fun and excitement. Scroll back up and download today!

It’s senior year. Pat is a popular high school student. He is the captain of the hockey team and everyone knows that he is gay. Kyle is not as popular but he is a member of the hockey team. He is in the closet to everyone except his best friend, Nick. Kyle has had a crush on Pat for years. Nick and Kyle create a plan for Kyle to seduce Pat. Teenage drama ensues and the plan leads all of the guys down an unexpected path as long kept secrets are exposed.

Purpose: To enhance students' enjoyment of reading. This book can rekindle anyone's love of reading. A sterling collection of the best science-fiction stories by the best writers. Complete, unabridged works. Fascinating articles of science fact. Challenging activities that focus on high-level reading skills, writing, and vocabulary. Authors include Isaac Asimov, Carl Sagan, Ray Bradbury, Robert Silverberg, Arthur C. Clarke, Ursula K. Le Guin. The book is organized around six themes: Space Travel, Time Travel, Robots and Artificial Intelligence, Space Aliens or Extraterrestrials, Future People, and Future Worlds. All this, packed in a book that has the look of the 21st century! Paperback