2030

A Day in the Life of Tomorrow's Kids

By Manders, John

Publishers Summary:
Global events and new technology change how we live from moment to moment. So, what will our world be like in twenty years? Come take a look as futurists Amy Zuckerman and James Daly examine what a kid’s daily life might be like in the year 2030. Inspired and informed by trends and scientifi c and technological research, 2030 is not only a peek at some cool future gadgets (talking dog collars, cars that drive themselves), but also a thoughtful examination of how our lives might be impacted as we adjust to environmental change.

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ISBN
978-0-52547-860-7
Publisher
Dutton Juvenile


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on March 1, 2009

Gr 3-5 A talking dog, a housecleaning robot, and a three-dimensional "data orb" are among the many cool features that kids might enjoy in the future, according to this lighthearted look at 2030. The breezy narrative follows one boy through a typical day, highlighting many interesting aspects of his world. Fanciful cartoon drawings show a lively and appealing world full of new and intriguing activities that correspond neatly to modern equivalents. Schools are now made from plasticized blocks that snap together, for ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2009

This day-in-the-life picture book speculates on what the future might hold by examining where current technology could lead ("By 2030,...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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