2001: a Space Odyssey: 25th Anniversary Edition by Arthur Clarke

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2001: a Space Odyssey: 25th Anniversary Edition

by Arthur Clarke

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Details

Pages

296

Word Count

64175

Lexile

1060L

Grade Level

G7 - G8

Genre

Science Fiction

Summary

From the savannas of Africa at the dawn of mankind to the rings of Saturn as man ventures to the outer rim of our solar system, 2001: A Space Odyssey is a journey unlike any other. This allegory about humanity’s exploration of the universe—and the universe’s reaction to humanity—is a hallmark achievement in storytelling that follows the crew of the spacecraft Discovery as they embark on a mission to Saturn. Their vessel is controlled by HAL 9000, an artificially intelligent supercomputer capable of the highest level of cognitive functioning that rivals—and perhaps threatens—the human mind.

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