These science fiction chapter books, middle grade books, and YA books for ages six to sixteen are excellent and will help your kids read more.I hear from publishers and librarians that many kids ...

All right, let’s get right to our questions. Melissa, you write science books for kids. So I know you’re very involved with this world. Can you give me your top three recommendations of science books ...

From generation ships to climate change, there has been some stellar sci-fi out in the past six months. Our columnist Emily H ...

Encouraging children to explore science fiction may not guarantee science careers, but children deserve to learn from science fiction to help them navigate their increasingly high-tech world.

The best podcasts for kids may be designed for the pint-sized set, but chances are, you’ll get hooked on these engaging shows, too.

Reading science fiction and fantasy can help readers make sense of the world.Rather than limiting readers’ capacity to deal with reality, exposure to outside-the-box creative stories may expand their ...

It’s time to start packing for your summertime getaway. Don’t forget to toss in a few science fiction books to add a little more adventure to your plans. Annalee Newitz, founding editor of io9.com, ...

There's a well-known story in Plato's Republic in which a humble shepherd named Gyges finds a magical gold ring that renders whoever wears it invisible. Gyges proceeds to use his newfound power to ...

“Short stories, a historically important form for science fiction, have also had a banner year, in a variety of formats, such as the podcast A World Where.Ted Chiang – one of the most lauded ...

Comment Best science books and science fiction stories for kids. From brightly coloured baby books about frogs to early ecology for 10-year-olds and dark teen sci-fi set on the ocean floor, here ...