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Next Stop the Future!: A Journey Through Tomorrow's Science

Contributor(s): Jackson, Tom (Author), Ruggiero, Irma (Illustrator)

ISBN: 9781837251810

Publisher: Buster Books Us

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Pub Date: September 1, 2026

Lexile Code: 0970

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Target Age Group: 09 to 11

Physical Info: 0.60" H x 9.70" L x 7.50" W ( 1.32 lbs) 128 pages

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Description: This fun and educational book invites readers aged 8 and up on an exciting, imagination-fueled journey through the science and innovation of tomorrow.

"An outstanding presentation of current and predicted science [...] Highly recommended." - School Library Journal (Starred Review)

Packed with discoveries and breakthroughs from all over the globe, it reveals how technology is reshaping the way we live, learn, and explore. From powerful rockets and next-generation space stations to bionic limbs, artificial intelligence, self-driving cars, robot animals, and Earth-saving eco-tech, each chapter showcases the most incredible inventions scientists and engineers are developing right now.

With colorful illustrations, amazing facts, and easy-to-understand explanations, this science book for kids helps young readers build knowledge, curiosity, and confidence. Children will dive into the future of space exploration, the human body, advanced robotics, machines, and our rapidly changing planet. They'll discover clever STEM ideas, mind-blowing concepts, and real technologies that may shape their own lives.

Perfect for young inventors, explorers, and future thinkers, this book makes complex science engaging, inspiring, and accessible--turning learning about the future into an adventure they'll never forget.

Brief description: Tom Jackson is a writer with a science degree. He has authored books for children on a number of scientific topics, from space to machines to physics to the periodic table. He was shortlisted for the 2024 Royal Society's Young People's Book Prize, which aims to promote literacy in young people and inspire them to read about science.

Review Quotes: "An outstanding presentation of current and predicted science, ranging from space travel to machines and medical procedures [...] Young researchers will encounter fascinating facts and theories that will keep them inspired and asking more questions. Highly recommended." - School Library Journal (starred review)

"[B]eautifully vibrant... [A] wonderful selection for children to break down any negative perceptions surrounding new technology and instead build enthusiasm and interest in the topic." - Youth Services Book Review

"With strong links to the STEM curriculum, [it's] is both educational and entertaining [...] Highly recommended read for children with inquisitive minds and an interest in science, technology and the world of tomorrow." - Armadillo Magazine

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