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Hunt, Mary Alice – School Media Quarterly, 1981
Describes a doctoral dissertation entitled "World-Future Images in Childrens Literature" which analyzed books on science fiction or utopian fiction by 43 authors of children's literature to determine whether presentations were optimistic or pessimistic. Results indicating generally optimistic stories are discussed, as well as strengths and…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Futures (of Society), Imagery, Science Fiction
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
