商品簡介
Science fiction often includes the same subjects, topics, and themes that you can find in any other genre; the difference is in the setting. By using this book, you'll be able to expand students' reading horizons by pointing them in the direction of science fiction books that also include the subjects in which they are interested.Sci Fi on the Fly is divided into subgenres: Apocalyptic and Post-Apocalyptic; Cyberpunk, Steampunk, and Biopunk; Dystopian; Extra-Sensory Perception; Robots, Androids, Cyborgs, Artificial Intelligence, and Cloning; Space and Aliens; Time Travel and Parallel Universes; Virtual Reality and Gaming; and Miscellaneous. Each of the nearly 1000 titles has included author, book cover, book title, full bibliographical information, plot summary, subject listings, read alikes, and such extras as social networking pages and booktrailers. All of the tools included will help the librarian, teacher, parent, and reader to find the right book, whether by browsing the chapters for general topics, or the subject index for specific topics. The Read Alike sections will guide readers to more books from a favorite read. The Plot Summaries will pull readers in and help them discover the appeal of science fiction.
