The science of science fiction /Matthew Brenden Wood ; illustrated by Tom Casteel.
- White River Junction, VT : Nomad Press, a division of Nomad Communications, (c)2017.
- 1 online resource (120 pages) : illustrations (some color.
- Inquire and investigate .
Timeline -- Introduction: The science behind science fiction -- Cloning ancient creatures -- Robots, androids, and artificial intelligence -- Living on Mars -- Aliens -- Faster-than-light travel -- Time travel -- Glossary.
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.