Isaac Asimov was a prolific writer, contributing significantly to science fiction and popular science literature. He wrote or edited about 500 books, including the renowned Foundation and robot series. His story "Nightfall" (1941) is considered one of the greatest science fiction short stories. Asimov's work on the Three Laws of Robotics greatly influenced the portrayal of robots in literature.

Despite its brevity, "The Fun They Had" packs a punch. This science fiction story is about the school experience of two children, Margie and Tommy, living in 2155. Tommy has "found a real book!" The children are fascinated with the find.