Science Fiction and Science Fiction and FantasyFantasy

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What makes a book Science What makes a book Science Fiction?Fiction?

Fiction story Fiction story Often set in the futureOften set in the future Time travelTime travel Everything can be explained by scienceEverything can be explained by science Factual scientific informationFactual scientific information Other planets, solar systems, or galaxiesOther planets, solar systems, or galaxies Robots, Androids, AliensRobots, Androids, Aliens Problems solved with scienceProblems solved with science Computers and new technologyComputers and new technology

Some Science FictionSome Science Fiction

What makes a book a Fantasy?What makes a book a Fantasy?

Fiction storyFiction story Imaginary placesImaginary placesFantastic creatures – dragons, wizards, Fantastic creatures – dragons, wizards,

trolls, elves, giants, unicornstrolls, elves, giants, unicornsMagicMagicAnimals or things that act humanAnimals or things that act humanEvents that could never happen in real life, Events that could never happen in real life,

not explained by sciencenot explained by science

Some FantasySome Fantasy