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OverviewChildren are taken on a journey into the year 2070, to a world transformed by technology, sustainability, and global initiatives. From traffic-free cities and carbon-free energy to eco-friendly homes and developments in space exploration, readers are invited to imagine the possibilities that lie ahead. Written as a positive exploration of life in the future, the book aims to inspire children to dream of the bright future that they can help create. AGES: 8 plus AUTHORS: Dr Cathy Rogers began her career in TV, as a creator and producer of science programmes, including the Emmy-nominated Scrapheap Challenge(UK)/Junkyard Wars(US). She returned to academia for a PhD in Educational Neuroscience, looking at how creativity works in the brain and has since written a book for teachers about how brains work. Her passion lies in communicating science, whether that's explaining neuroscience to a class of 7 year olds or grilling NASA professors about the future of space exploration. She is based in London. Madeleine Rogers's background is in illustration, graphic and product design. Recently graduated with an MA in Sustainable Design, her practice is focused on communicating wonder and awe for the natural world to young audiences. She has authored and illustrated a series of books celebrating wildlife which have been translated into several languages. She is also passionate about growing food and understanding food systems. In her spare time she is a volunteer shepherd and a nature friendly gardener. She is based in East Sussex. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Madeleine Rogers , Dr. Cathy RogersPublisher: Button Books Imprint: Button Books ISBN: 9781787081505ISBN 10: 1787081508 Pages: 56 Publication Date: 08 October 2024 Recommended Age: From 7 to 11 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available ![]() This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsIntroduction 4 Chapter 1: Getting around 6 Chapter 2: Re-wilding the land 12 Chapter 3: Our homes 18 Chapter 4: AI and robots 22 Chapter 5: What will power us 26 Chapter 6: Our wellbeing 32 Chapter 7: Oceans 36 Chapter 8: What we will eat 42 Chapter 9: Space 46 Chapter 10: Citizenship and democracy 50 Acknowledgments 56ReviewsAuthor InformationMadeleine Rogers’s background is in illustration, graphic and product design. Recently graduated with an MA in Sustainable Design, her practice is focused on communicating wonder and awe for the natural world to young audiences. She has authored and illustrated a series of books celebrating wildlife which have been translated into several languages. Her award-winning make-them-yourself paper animals, MIBO series, published by Button Books, have inspired children around the world to celebrate the wonderful and unique species of our planet. She is also passionate about growing food and understanding food systems. In her spare time she is a volunteer shepherd and a nature friendly gardener. She is based East Sussex. Cathy Rogers Dr Cathy Rogers began her career in TV, as a creator and producer of science programmes, including the Emmy-nominated Scrapheap Challenge(UK)/Junkyard Wars(US). She returned to academia for a PhD in Educational Neuroscience, looking at how creativity works in the brain and has since written a book for teachers about how brains work. Her passion lies in communicating science, whether that’s explaining neuroscience to a class of 7 year olds or grilling NASA professors about the future of space exploration. She is also a musician and plays in the indie band Heavenly, which is currently touring worldwide. She is based in London. Madeleine and Cathy fervently believe that young people need more positive stories about the future. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |