Children may discover science fiction on their own, but adults can do more to normalize the genre. Deposit Photos This article was originally published in The Conversation.

CHILDREN can easily get bored on holiday. Best to prepare well and make sure they have some beautifully designed, captivating non-fiction, as well as brain-stretching science fiction.

Mr. Han’s father, a journalist, brought home science magazines and books such as “One Hundred Thousand Whys,” a popular science series for children. The young Mr. Han was fascinated.