LibGuides: MYP G7 English: Unit 4: Science Fiction

Fiction Book Genres - 🤔 What Is the Genre of Science Fiction?

BrainPOP - A Wrinkle in Time
Sometimes it takes a trip to the farthest reaches of the universe to learn the most important lessons about growing up. In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby explore the fantastic worlds and real-world themes of Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time. Follow the galaxy-spanning adventures of Meg and Charles as they use a tesseract to search for their missing father. Meet magical beings like the three Mrs. and the evil Dark Thing. Discover how L'Engel uses strange planets like Camazotz to create allegories about our own society. And learn how A Wrinkle in Time mixes elements of science fiction, fantasy, and coming-of-age drama to create a timeless tale of self-discovery!

A Wrinkle in Time: 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition by Madeleine L'Engle
Call Number: FIC LEN
ISBN: 9781250004673
Publication Date: 2012-01-31
Fifty years ago, Madeleine L'Engle introduced the world to A Wrinkle in Time and the wonderful and unforgettable characters Meg and Charles Wallace Murry, and their friend Calvin O'Keefe.
When the children learn that Mr. Murry has been captured by the Dark Thing, they time travel to Camazotz, where they must face the leader IT in the ultimate battle between good and evil―a journey that threatens their lives and our universe.
A Wrinkle in Time Audiobook by Madeleine L'Engle; Hope Davis (Read by)
Call Number: SORA AUDIOBOOK
ISBN: 9780307916570
Publication Date: 2012-01-10
A Wrinkle in Time: the Graphic Novel by Madeleine L'Engle; Hope Larson (Illustrator)
Call Number: GN FIC LEN & SORA EBOOK
ISBN: 9781250056948
Publication Date: 2015-03-31
A graphic novel adaptation of "A Wrinkle in Time" in which Meg Murry, her brother Charles, and their friend Calvin, embark on a journey through space and time, assisted by three otherworldly women, when they set out to find Meg's father, a physicist who disappeared while experimenting with time travel.

MYP: G7 Science Fiction Destiny Collection
How do scientific discoveries and technologival inventions impact human stories? G7 students will explore how Science Fiction language, plot, character, and setting exist in the genre. They will then create a story that employs all of these with a scientific "new tech" that shifts our world.

What Would Captain Kirk Do? by Brandon T. Snider
Call Number: 791.45 SNI
ISBN: 9780399539541
Publication Date: 2016-05-17
The cosmos is filled with a great many wonders---uncharted worlds, bizarre life forms, chaos and calm. Tread carefully as you navigate through this collection of scenarios as Captain Kirk teaches you how to handle even the most challenging situations. The possibilities are as limitless as the universe itself.
What Would Captain Picard Do? by Brandon T. Snider
Call Number: 791.45 SNI
ISBN: 9780515157147
Publication Date: 2017-05-16
The universe is filled with a great many wonders-- filled with mysteries, uncharted worlds, bizarre life forms, dangers, and unique challenges only the most experienced leader can handle. Within all of us is the raw potential to rise above our meager beginnings and excel beyond the stars. Keep an open mind as you navigate through this collection of scenarios as Captain Picard teaches you how to handle even the most challenging situations. Remain determined against all odds and stay the course with wisdom from U.S.S. Enterprise captain Jean-Luc Picard.

Infinite Worlds by Vincent Di Fate; Ray Bradbury (Foreword by)
Call Number: 700 DIF
ISBN: 0670872520
Publication Date: 1997-10-01
A survey of science-fiction art, showcasing the work of Frank Frazetta, Greg and Tim Hildebrandt, Michael Whelan, and many other artists, and featuring text that details the history and evolution of the genre.
Nerding Out about Science Fiction by Virginia Loh-Hagan
Call Number: SORA EBOOK
ISBN: 9781668938331
Publication Date: 2024-01-01
Nerding Out About Science Fiction covers the wonderfully nerdy world of sci-fi: from space operas to dystopian societies. This 45th Parallel hi-lo series includes considerate vocabulary and high-interest content.