Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Science Fiction Books For Kids

By Tamra Ferrell


Reading is a wonderful activity for any child. Good science fiction books for kids will keep them occupied and engaged for hours. They can really use their imagination to picture themselves in another world or cruising around the universe in their own personal space craft. Children of all ages are captivated by the idea of other worlds and time travel. These themes have a universal appeal to youngsters around the world.

Many youngster are captivated by the idea of other worlds. The creatures that inhabit those other worlds can stretch the limits of any imagination. Robots, time travel, advanced technology and complex civilizations are truly engaging for young minds. Many authors create a series of books around a planet or character. This is a great way to really get involved in literature. Following the lives and adventures of a favorite character is totally compelling.

It is wonderful to watch characters develop and plots unfold. Often the characters are experiencing many of the same struggles and challenges that they are. Growing up has a universal elements that transcend time and location. Children can learn a lot from reading about the situations faced by the fictitious hero's of popular literature. They quickly see the parallels in their own lives and make connections.

One of the best series to come along in recent years is Artemis Fowl. These highly acclaimed stories follow the adventures of a young boy in a magical world. There is enough technology to keep the most modern child engaged, yet the fantasy of the faerie world is still so endearing. The series has also been produced on tape which also helps to grab the interest of youngsters and prompts them to read the books.

Dan Gutman is one of the most popular authors of children's science fiction. His work is fast paced, exciting and often educational. Parents love to see their kids discovering the past and learning about famous inventors. Gutman does an outstanding job of bringing these historical figures to life and giving them emotions we can all relate to. Children are fascinated to see Thomas Edison struggling to perfect his inventions and getting help from some kids along the way.

Many science fiction works have really stood the test of time. One of these is The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet by Elenor Cameron. This classic work has been popular with young readers since the 1950's. It features the adventure of two boys who blast off in a homemade rocket. Kids can easily picture themselves in such a wonderful adventure.

There is always room for a new and outstanding set of stories. One of the latest stories to hit the book shelves recently is the The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. All the best elements have been incorporated including some serious concepts along with thoroughly engaging characters and non stop action. The movie also helped to spark an avid new generation of readers.

The big screen also has an influence on science fiction books for kids. After seeing a popular movie many readers seek out the book as well. An excellent example of this is Suzanne Collins The Hunger Games. The movies was a phenomenal success and the book quickly sold millions of copies and is being enjoyed by readers around the world.




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