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Foundation

by Isaac Asimov
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The first novel in Isaac Asimov’s classic science-fiction masterpiece, the Foundation series
THE EPIC SAGA THAT INSPIRED THE APPLE TV+ SERIES FOUNDATION • Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read
 
For twelve thousand years the Galactic Empire has ruled supreme. Now it is dying. But only Hari Seldon, creator of the revolutionary science of psychohistory, can see into the future—to a dark age of ignorance, barbarism, and warfare that will last thirty thousand years. To preserve knowledge and save humankind, Seldon gathers the best minds in the Empire—both scientists and scholars—and brings them to a bleak planet at the edge of the galaxy to serve as a beacon of hope for future generations. He calls his sanctuary the Foundation. 
 
The Foundation novels of Isaac Asimov are among the most influential in the history of science fiction, celebrated for their unique blend of breathtaking action, daring ideas, and extensive worldbuilding. In Foundation, Asimov has written a timely and timeless novel of the best—and worst—that lies in humanity, and the power of even a few courageous souls to shine a light in a universe of darkness.
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Series: Foundation Publisher: Random House Worlds
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Kindle Book

  • Release date: June 1, 2004

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9780553900347
  • Release date: June 1, 2004

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9780553900347
  • File size: 2701 KB
  • Release date: June 1, 2004

Formats

Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

subjects

Classic Literature Fiction Science Fiction

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:6.4
Lexile® Measure:830
Interest Level:9-12(UG)
Text Difficulty:4-5

The first novel in Isaac Asimov’s classic science-fiction masterpiece, the Foundation series
THE EPIC SAGA THAT INSPIRED THE APPLE TV+ SERIES FOUNDATION • Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read
 
For twelve thousand years the Galactic Empire has ruled supreme. Now it is dying. But only Hari Seldon, creator of the revolutionary science of psychohistory, can see into the future—to a dark age of ignorance, barbarism, and warfare that will last thirty thousand years. To preserve knowledge and save humankind, Seldon gathers the best minds in the Empire—both scientists and scholars—and brings them to a bleak planet at the edge of the galaxy to serve as a beacon of hope for future generations. He calls his sanctuary the Foundation. 
 
The Foundation novels of Isaac Asimov are among the most influential in the history of science fiction, celebrated for their unique blend of breathtaking action, daring ideas, and extensive worldbuilding. In Foundation, Asimov has written a timely and timeless novel of the best—and worst—that lies in humanity, and the power of even a few courageous souls to shine a light in a universe of darkness.
Expand title description text
Classic Literature Fiction Science Fiction
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Random House Worlds

    Awards:

    Kindle Book
    Release date: June 1, 2004

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9780553900347
    Release date: June 1, 2004

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9780553900347
    File size: 2701 KB
    Release date: June 1, 2004

  • Creators
  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English
  • Levels
    ATOS Level: 6.4
    Lexile® Measure: 830
    Interest Level: 9-12(UG)
    Text Difficulty: 4-5