Description
Book SynopsisFirst Contact is just that, a place for teen or adult readers, to make a first foray into the world of science fiction and fantasy. There are classics in each category, as well as current titles popular with both younger and older teens. The designations M J S stand for either middle school, grades 6-8, junior high school, grades 7-8, or senior high school, grades 10-12. Rather than a comprehensive selection tool, this volume is a beginning reader''s advisory book, a key to unlock the delicious array of imaginative writings that one finds in these challenging genres.
Trade Review...this resource will be a highly useful readers' advisory tool, especially for the generalist who feels out of his or her element in helping teens find good SF and fantasy. * VOYA *
An excellent and very highly recommended introductory guide to, and listing of, notable titles, First Contact is also the perfect resource and reference to preparing oneself to enjoy a science fiction or fantasy convention! * Midwest Book Review *
This excellent, well-organized title is highly useful for collection development and readers' advisory in both public and school libraries. * School Library Journal *
...contains well-written, concise, annotated bibliographies divided into 21 chapters by sub-genre....useful for increasing circulation of books already found in existing collections. * The Book Report *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Alien Contact Chapter 4 All Creatures Great and Small Chapter 5 Alternate Reality Chapter 6 Biotechnology Chapter 7 Brain Power Chapter 8 Brave New Worlds Chapter 9 Double, Double, Toil and Trouble Chapter 10 Endangered Earth Chapter 11 Hackers and Droids Chapter 12 Here There Be Dragons Chapter 13 Imagination's Other Place Chapter 14 In Legendary Camelot Chapter 15 A Matter of Belief Chapter 16 Metamorphoses Chapter 17 Once Upon a Time Chapter 18 Postapocalypse Chapter 19 Space Opera Chapter 20 A Story, A Story Chapter 21 Time Warp Chapter 22 To a Galaxy, Far, Far Away Chapter 23 To Be Continued... Chapter 24 Author and Title Index Chapter 25 About the Authors
