The Science of Science Fiction
Published on 14. February 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-61930-470-3 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
VT
United States
Target group
Young adult
US School Grade: From Sixth Grade to Tenth Grade, Interest Age: From 12 to 15 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Color photos throughout, color illustrations throughout, charts throughout, tabl
Dimensions
Height: 249 mm
Width: 198 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
281 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61930-470-3 (9781619304703)
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Additional editions
Matthew Brenden Wood
Science of Science Fiction
E-Book
02/2017
Nomad Press
€15.99
Available for download
Matthew Brenden Wood
Science of Science Fiction
E-Book
02/2017
Nomad Press
€15.99
Available for download
Persons
Matthew Brenden Wood is a math and science teacher with a passion for STEAM education. An avid amateur astronomer and astrophotographer, Wood holds a bachelor's degree in astronomy from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and lives in Phoenix, AZ.
Tom Casteel is a cartoonist with a master's degree from the Center for Cartoon Studies. Tom has illustrated several books for Nomad Press, including The Brain: Journey Through the Universe Inside Your Head. Tom lives in South Bend, IN.