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What is science fiction? Who invented it? What kinds of science fiction stories are there? Are aliens science fiction, or are they real? Then find out about some amazing science fiction inventions, such as robots and matter transmitters. Is time travel possible, or is that just science fiction?Then read The City: a science fiction story set in the future. It's a world of half-people, half robots, where the Control Zone is in charge of everything.This fantastic book with a fun, exciting combination of fiction and non-fiction allows readers to engage with the subject matter in the non-fiction section through the fantastically illustrated fiction story told to relate to it. A part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers interested with a bite-size reading opportunity.The fiction story appears in two formats - one with simple texts for poor readers; the facing pages contain an illustrated "speech bubble" version of the same story, for those who are just starting to learn to read. These two levels of entry give access points for children and young adults with different reading ages. It is ideal for older children and young adults with a reading age of 5 - 8. The books are suitable for general reading or as part of a more structured reading programme. |