Can you recommend some fourth grade science fiction books?

Well, 'A Wrinkle in Time' can be considered for fourth graders. It's a classic science fiction that tells the story of Meg Murry and her journey through time and space to save her father. 'The City of Ember' is also a good choice. It's about a post - apocalyptic world where two kids try to figure out the secrets of their city. And 'Space Case' is set on the moon and has a mystery to solve, which is really exciting for fourth - graders.

The book 'The One and Only Ivan' by Katherine Applegate is also excellent. It's based on a true story of a gorilla in a shopping mall. The story shows Ivan's life in captivity and his dreams, which is both heart - warming and thought - provoking for fourth - grade readers.

Fourth grade science fiction books often have simple and relatable characters. They are usually kids or animals that fourth graders can identify with. For example, in 'The Magic School Bus' series, the characters are students just like them. Another characteristic is that they introduce basic science concepts in a fun way. Instead of boring lectures, they use stories like traveling to the solar system in a magic bus to teach about planets.

Well, there's 'The City of Ember'. It's about a post - apocalyptic underground city and the adventures of two kids trying to figure out the secrets of their world. Then, 'Zita the Spacegirl' is a fun science fiction book that follows a girl's adventures in outer space. Also, 'The Time Machine' (simplified version for grade 4 perhaps) can introduce kids to the concept of time travel.

They usually have simple language. For example, they avoid using overly complex scientific jargon so that fourth graders can understand. The plots are often action - packed and exciting, like adventures in space or on other planets. Also, the characters are easy to relate to, such as kids who are just like the readers themselves, but in extraordinary situations.

Sure. 'The City of Ember' is a great one. It's about a post - apocalyptic world where two kids try to find a way out of their dying city. Another is 'A Wrinkle in Time'. It follows a girl's journey through time and space to save her father. And 'Jupiter Pirates' is also good. It's about a family of space pirates.

Well, there's 'Holes'. It has elements of science fiction as it weaves a story about a boy sent to a juvenile detention camp where there are strange secrets. Then there's 'Artemis Fowl'. It's about a young criminal mastermind who discovers the hidden world of fairies and gets involved in all sorts of high - tech adventures. 'The House of the Scorpion' is also a good 5th grade science fiction book. It's set in a future where clones are used for various purposes.

Sure. 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry is a great one. It presents a seemingly utopian society with a dark underbelly. Another is 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle which takes readers on an intergalactic adventure through time and space. And 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card is also popular among middle - grade readers, following a boy's training in a battle school.

Well, 'The City of Ember' is a wonderful sixth grade science fiction book. It's about a city that is slowly losing its resources and two kids who try to find a way out. 'The Hunger Games' can also be considered. Although it has some darker themes, it's set in a dystopian future world. And don't forget 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' which is a classic with an exciting adventure underground.

Sure. 'The Magic School Bus' series is great. It takes kids on exciting adventures in a school bus that can transform into different vehicles. Another one is 'Judy Moody and Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt'. It has elements of science fiction with its fun and imaginative story. And 'A Wrinkle in Time' is also a classic that 4th graders might enjoy as it's full of otherworldly concepts.