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Provides access to the printed True Book series in the form of eBooks. There are also accompanying videos and other activities to supplement the books. This is a great resource for elementary students, in grades 3 to 6, doing research on science or social studies topics.
Series
Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Do you envision celestial cities in distant, fantastic worlds? Do you dream of mythical beasts and gallant quests in exotic kingdoms? If you have ever wanted to write the next great fantasy or science fiction story, this all-in-one comprehensive book will show you how. Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction is full of advice from master authors offering definitive instructions on world building, character creation, and storytelling in the many styles and...
Author
Publisher
Plume, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Written with inside access, comprehensive research, and a down-to-earth perspective, Phasers on Stun! chronicles the entire history of Star Trek, revealing that its enduring place in pop culture is all thanks to innovative pivots and radical change"--
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Aspiring writers of science fiction, fantasy, and horror look no further in your quest for a guide to help you transport your audience to faraway lands or alternate timelines. As you envision distant futures and write about new worlds, this handy guide is here to help you improve your technique. You'll find out how to see your work through the eyes of your audience (is that a magic power or a horror plotline?), so you can perfect your characters,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Widely recognized as one of the most imaginative writers of the 20th century, Philip K. Dick helped to shape science fiction into the popular genre it is today. His stories, renowned for their sophisticated philosophical themes and startling portrayals of simulated realities, inspired numerous television and film adaptations, including the 1982 cult classic Blade Runner. Dick's personal life took on an otherwordly quality when, in 1974, he famously...
12) Forbidden
Author
Series
Books of mortals volume 1
Publisher
Center Street
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 15
Language
English
Description
Many years have passed since civilization's brush with apocalypse. The world's greatest threats have all been silenced. There is no anger, no hatred, no war. There is only perfect peace... and fear. But a terrible secret has been closely guarded for centuries: Every single soul walking the earth, though in appearance totally normal, is actually dead, long ago genetically stripped of true humanity. Fleeing pursuit, with only moments to live, a young...
Author
Series
Dune novels. Legends of Dune volume 1
Publisher
Tor
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 34
Language
English
Description
A biography of the science fiction writer, presented by his son, describes Herbert's childhood in Tacoma, Washington, his early years as a reporter and editor, his military service, and his struggles to become published.
Publisher
Tarcher
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
"Featuring speculative fiction-writing exercises from Harlan Ellison (R), Piers Anthony, Ramsey Campbell, Jack Ketchum, screenwriters of The Twilight Zone and Star Trek: The Next Generation, and many more. The fifth volume in the acclaimed Now Write! writing-guide series offers a full toolbox of advice and exercises for speculative fiction writers hoping to craft an engaging alternate reality, flesh out an enthralling fantasy quest, or dream up a...
15) It came from Bob's basement: exploring the science fiction and monster movie archive of Bob Burns
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Author of the acclaimed Batman and Psychology returns with a group of expert contributors to examine the psychological elements at work in the cultural phenomenon Netflix TV series Stranger Things"--
Author
Publisher
Melville House
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Ray Bradbury was long the most influential sci-fi writer in the world, the poetic and visionary author of such classics as Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles, and The Illustrated Man But he also lived a fascinating life outside the parameters of sci-fi, and was a masterful raconteur of his own story, as he reveals in his wide-ranging and in-depth final interview with his acclaimed biographer, Sam Weller. After moving to Los Angeles, he became...
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