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The Fun They Had
- Narrated by: Glenn Hascall
- Length: 5 mins
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What would a child of the future envision a classroom of the 20th century to look like? This is a question that is explored in a rare piece of science fiction from master writer Isaac Asimov. Listen in to two children of the 22nd century as they explore their first-ever book. Everything they know comes on a screen and they're not sure what to do with a book. While written decades ago it's uncanny to hear the similarities to our present. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.
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