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By: Zuckerman, AmyContributor(s): Daly, James | Manders, John [ill.]Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York, N.Y. : Dutton Children's Books, c2009Edition: 1st edDescription: 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cmISBN: 9780525478607Subject(s): Technological forecasting | Technological innovations -- Forecasting | Twenty-first century | Technological forecasting -- Juvenile literature | Technological innovations -- Forecasting -- Juvenile literature | Twenty-first century -- Forecasts -- Juvenile literatureDDC classification: 601/.12 LOC classification: T174 | .Z83 2009
Contents:
The book supports key PYP concepts such as: Change: How technology and global events influence our way of living. Function: The role of innovative tools in solving problems. Connection: Linking scientific advancements to real-world applications. It also fosters transdisciplinary skills like critical thinking (analyzing futuristic scenarios), research (exploring current technological trends), and communication (discussing ideas about the future).
Summary: What will life be like in the year 2030? Futurists Amy Zuckerman and James Daly take readers on an exciting journey into the future, imagining a typical day in the life of a child. From talking dog collars to self-driving cars, magnetized skateboards, and eco-friendly homes made of plasticized blocks, this book explores innovative technologies and societal changes inspired by real scientific research and trends. Through captivating illustrations by John Manders and a fun, informative narrative, readers will discover how advancements in technology might shape schools, recreation, and daily routines. Alongside these futuristic gadgets, the story also touches on environmental awareness and global challenges, offering a balanced view of what tomorrow might hold. Perfect for curious minds, 2030 invites children to dream about the possibilities of their future world while reflecting on how science and innovation impact our lives today.
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Its content, while imaginative and engaging, includes concepts about future technologies and environmental changes that may be better understood by children aged 6–10. Younger students (PYP1) might find some of the ideas too abstract without additional explanation.

The book supports key PYP concepts such as:
Change: How technology and global events influence our way of living.
Function: The role of innovative tools in solving problems.
Connection: Linking scientific advancements to real-world applications.
It also fosters transdisciplinary skills like critical thinking (analyzing futuristic scenarios), research (exploring current technological trends), and communication (discussing ideas about the future).

What will life be like in the year 2030? Futurists Amy Zuckerman and James Daly take readers on an exciting journey into the future, imagining a typical day in the life of a child. From talking dog collars to self-driving cars, magnetized skateboards, and eco-friendly homes made of plasticized blocks, this book explores innovative technologies and societal changes inspired by real scientific research and trends.
Through captivating illustrations by John Manders and a fun, informative narrative, readers will discover how advancements in technology might shape schools, recreation, and daily routines. Alongside these futuristic gadgets, the story also touches on environmental awareness and global challenges, offering a balanced view of what tomorrow might hold. Perfect for curious minds, 2030 invites children to dream about the possibilities of their future world while reflecting on how science and innovation impact our lives today.

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PYP 2-5