Characteristics of Science Fiction
Made up story
Cover: Look for robots, spaceships, aliens, etc.
Combines storytelling with science (often futuristic, sometimes totally made-up science facts)
Usually takes place in the present or future (not the past)
Inside/back cover: May mention space, other planets, time travel, technology
Located in Fiction or Paperback section
Sometimes deal with the negative effects of technology on humans
Title may contain words like “robot,” “planet,” “space,” or made-up words
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