Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 116) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The science of science fiction

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

1035671467

Responsibility statement

Matthew Brenden Wood ; illustrated by Tom Casteel

Series statement

Inquire and investigate

Summary

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

Table Of 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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Contributor