02450cam a22003493u 4500 53456 UtSlPG 20260610134231.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Elam, Richard M. (Richard Mace), 1920-2013 Young Readers Science Fiction Stories Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-11-05 Beth and the twilight star -- Gib takes a space test -- The space mail run -- All aboard for space -- Wheel in the sky -- Danger on the ice canal -- Cargo for Callisto -- The big show on Titan -- Adventure on the sun's doorstep -- The flying mountain -- Castaways in space -- The big space ball game -- Paper treasure for Mars. Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Young Readers Science Fiction Stories" by Richard M. Elam is a collection of science fiction tales written in the mid-20th century. This anthology is aimed at younger audiences, offering imaginative adventures in a futuristic context. The stories feature young protagonists, such as Beth Harrison and Gib Bromfield, who explore themes of space travel, alien encounters, and the wonders of the universe. The opening portion of the book begins with "Beth and the Twilight Star," where we meet Beth and her father as they search for cactus branches in the desert. While wandering off, Beth discovers a mysterious shiny wall that opens to reveal a spaceship. Inside, she encounters Linnia, a girl from Sirius, who explains their mission to study Earth. Despite her initial awe, Beth soon panics about being far from home. The narrative sets the tone for the collection, highlighting children's curiosity and bravery as they embark on thrilling and otherworldly adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Children's stories Space travelers -- Juvenile fiction Prezio, Victor, 1924-1976 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53456 94290 94290