How to Read a Science Fiction Story to Your Children

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Why Do So Many Science Fiction Stories Take Children Into Space? More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by michail | permalink
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Science fiction is filled with kids in space. This makes sense; if the future has us in space, children will be there, too. But if there are children in a spaceship, a number of things can go very wrong, both for the characters and the audience.
Tags: rant, space habitats week, star trek, star wars, doctor who, lost in space, battlestar galactica, firefly, io9

For further reading: http://io9.com/why-do-so-many-science-fiction-stories-take-children-in-1711929977 ^[1]

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15 Science Fiction Books to Read to Your Children - Kumon More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Bo Gray | permalink
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On January 2nd, readers young and old across the United States join together to celebrate National Science Fiction Day. To help you and your children celebrate, we have compiled fifteen books featuring aliens, robots, time travel and more! Which one of these books will you be reading to your children? 1. Aliens for Breakfast by Jonathan …

For further reading: http://www.kumon.com/resources/15-science-fiction-books-to-read-to-your-children/ ^[2]

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How To Read To Your Child: Tips & Tricks More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Victoria Sieger | permalink
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Learn how to get the most benefit out of reading to children, including tips on how to read to children to make them smart.
Tags: reading to children, how to read to children, read to kids
For further reading: http://www.raisesmartkid.com/all-ages/1-articles/52-reading-to-children-how-tos-and-tips ^[3]

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Science vs. Science Fiction More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Evert Brom | permalink
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Over time, young readers choose lots of different types of reading materials. Readers with an interest in fiction often stumble upon fantasy books, and a particular type of fantasy writing called science fiction.
Tags: science fiction, reading, children's literature, kid's books, science, STEM
For further reading: http://www.readingrockets.org/article/science-vs-science-fiction ^[4]

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8 Science Fiction Short Stories For Middle School More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Circa Lucid | permalink
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Young teenagers will love the dystopian themes, futuristic settings, and fantastical (at least, it was...) technology. All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury -- Nine-year-old Margot hasn't seen the su...

For further reading: http://www.mrswatersenglish.com/2014/11/8-science-fiction-short-stories-for-middle-school/ ^[5]

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1. http://io9.com/why-do-so-many-science-fiction-stories-take-children-in-1711929977

2. http://www.kumon.com/resources/15-science-fiction-books-to-read-to-your-children/

3. http://www.raisesmartkid.com/all-ages/1-articles/52-reading-to-children-how-tos-and-tips

4. http://www.readingrockets.org/article/science-vs-science-fiction

5. http://www.mrswatersenglish.com/2014/11/8-science-fiction-short-stories-for-middle-school/