Science Fiction
This title examines the genre of science fiction in Kindred, A Wrinkle in Time, 1984, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and The 5th Wave. It features four analysis papers that consider science fiction, each using different critical lenses, writing techniques, or aspects of the genre. Critical thinking questions, sidebars highlighting and explaining each thesis and argument, and other possible approaches for analysis help students understand the mechanics of essay writing. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
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Reading Level | Grade 8 |
BISACS | JNF034000, JNF063000 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Subject | Language Arts |
Copyright | 2017 |
Division | Abdo Publishing |
Imprint | Essential Library |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 112 |
Season | 2016-12-15 |
ISBN | 9781680783834, 9781680797367 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, ePub |
Dewey | 809 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 6.25 x 9.25 |
Lexile | 1100 |
ATOS Interest Level | Not AR |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | NOT AR |
Features | Glossary of key words, Reviewed, Suggested websites, and Table of contents |
Online Resources | FREE! Booklinks Nonfiction Network |
Essential Literary Genres - School Library Connection
This set uses tools that enable students to better understand each major genre. Selected works within each title give students a strong grasp of storytelling, characters, setting, and point of view. This series would be a good asset for secondary schools with literature and Advanced Placement classes as well as book clubs. I would recommend this series for your students and professional libraries. Recommended.