This book details the history of special effects and CGI in films, and examines the innovative special effects used in movies like King Kong, The Iron Giant, Westworld, Alien, Tron, The Abyss, Toy Story, Jurassic Park, and Inception. Developed by Rasinski, Timothy and featuring TIME content, this high-interest nonfiction book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, fascinating images, and detailed Reader's Guide prompt students to connect back to the text. The Think Link and Dig Deeper sections develop students' higher-order thinking skills. The Check It Out! section includes suggested books, videos, and websites for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex and rigorous content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.

 

This book is part of a book series called Time For Kids Nonfiction Readers .

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2017 by Teacher Created Materials, Inc .

Tim Bradley has created hundreds of paleo illustrations for Web sites, toys, and exhibits in his signature style with a realistic edge. He lives in Southern California.