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Coville, Bruce – Instructor, 1992
Science fiction is a good teaching tool for elementary students because it stimulates the imagination and prepares children for the idea that the world will be different when they grow up. The article presents a science fiction unit, recommending books and activities about aliens, the future, and time travel. (SM)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Childrens Literature, Creative Thinking, Elementary Education
