In recent decades, many innovations that were originally part of science fiction books have come into existence. Here are five of the most prolific and highly used inventions from fiction.
1.) When comparing science fiction writing and current events, it is impossible to leave out George Orwell’s “1984″. The novel written in 1949 has the main antagonist, Big Brother; make use of television monitors to view citizens and their actions. Closed Circuit TV debuted in the United Kingdom decades later.
2.) Al Gore was not the first to conceive the Internet; it may have been Mark Twain. Back in 1898, Twain wrote “From the London Read more…
Posted on September 28th, 2011 by admin
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Reading to a child is an intimate activity and a bonding experience. From an early age children are bombarded with computers, video games, and other technological distractions, and although technology should be introduced to a child when they are young, for this is a technological world after all, it should not take the place of the written word.
Children love picture books. Some of the best books to read to a child are books with beautiful artwork and simple, but poignant, storylines. Books that will both Read more…
Posted on September 26th, 2011 by admin
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Reading books should be something everyone wants to do. Not only to expand knowledge but to expand creativity and imagination also. Reading should be fun and the book should leave the reader wanting to read more.
Children of all ages should be encouraged to read more books more often. In order to encourage your children to read more books, you should follow your own example of reading more. It doesn’t matter what you read, as long as you do it as often as possible. Whether it is fiction, poetry or non-fiction, reading should be something enjoyable.
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Posted on September 25th, 2011 by admin
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Given the uphill battle educators face, getting any book at all into the hands of a student can feel like a victory. That being said, there are a few worthwhile novels that your child-s teachers may be overlooking.
Hard Times, Charles Dickens
Sometimes a good book seems to slip through the cracks without attracting much attention, and such is the case with Hard Times. Do not be deterred by its relative obscurity; the novel- Read more…
Posted on September 22nd, 2011 by admin
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