The science of science fiction / Matthew Brenden Wood ; illustrated by Tom Casteel.

Author/creator Wood, Matthew Brenden
Other author Casteel, Tom.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoWhite River Junction, VT : Nomad Press, a division of Nomad Communications, 2017.
Description120 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete
Subjects

SeriesInquire and investigate
Focus on science
Inquire and investigate. ^A1295239
Focus on science (Nomad Press) UNAUTHORIZED
Contents Timeline -- Introduction: The science behind science fiction -- Cloning ancient creatures -- Robots, androids, and artificial intelligence -- Living on Mars -- Aliens -- Faster-than-light travel -- Time travel -- Glossary.
Abstract Uncovers the real science behind classic and modern science fiction stories, exploring such topics as time travel, cloning, artificial intelligence, and life on other planets.-- Source other than Library of Congress.
General note"Inspires interest in STEM"--Back cover.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (page 116) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2017446493
ISBN9781619304666 (hbk.)
ISBN161930466X
ISBN9781619304703 (pbk.)
ISBN1619304708 (pbk.)

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