Perhaps the most powerful and influential black American of his time, Frederick Douglass, cmbodied the tumultuous social changes that transfored the united States during the nineteenth century. In a career of unprecedented breadth, Douglass rose from the oppression of his slave's birth to fame for Abolitionist

""Science fiction and fantasy are often thought of as stereotypically male genres, yet both have a long and celebrated history of female creators, characters, and fans. In particular, the science fiction and fantasy heroine is a recognized figure made popular in media such as Alien, The Terminator, and Buffy, The Vampire Slayer. Though imperfect, she is strong and definitely does not need to be saved by a man. This figure has had an undeniable influence...

Discusses the writing, characters, plot, and themes of the 1963 Newbery Award-winning book. Includes discussion questions and activities.

"From the original publication of Dune in 1965 to the recent release of Sandworms of Dune, the Dune series has entranced generations of readers with its complex plotting, fascinating characters, grand scope ... and incredible scientific predictions. Dune is perhaps the first science fiction novel to consider the sciences of ecology and anthropology while at the same time providing novel predictions in the realms of biology, quantum physics, engineering,...

Presents facts about the action in all three books, provides a biography of the author, and offers insights into the main themes and features--from the nature of evil, to weaponry and rebellions, to surviving the end of the world.

A profile of the life of the influential science fiction writer, Philip K. Dick presented through interviews with contemporaries and excerpts from his writings. Dick's writing and ideas on reality, humanity and technology which blend West Coast utopianism, counterculture paranoia and mystical experience have been adapted into films, including Blade Runner and Total Recall. Since very little interview footage exists of Philip K. Dick, this documentary...