Jobs of the Future: Imaginative Careers for Forward-Thinking Kids

by Sofia E. Rossi, Carlo Canepa, Luca Poli (Illustrator)

Overview

A fun and imaginative guide to futurist STEAM careers that will inspire middle-grade readers to dream big and envision a better world.

From chemistry and climatology to robotics and the arts, Jobs of the Future imagines professions that may one day be essential to preserving and improving life on Earth. Become a “plastics fisherman” and save the oceans from pollution! Or be a “cloud hunter” and help to slow global warming! Whatever their passion, children will discover a world of possibility in this colorful and inspiring guide to a wide range of futuristic careers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781524870959
Publisher:	Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication date:	05/10/2022
Pages:	80
Sales rank:	1,078,234
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Sofia E. Rossi holds master’s degrees in cognitive neuroscience and science communication. Her interdisciplinary background allows her to bring a mix of creativity and critical thinking to the latest scientific debates. She lives in Milan, Italy.

Carlo Canepa is a journalist and political fact-checker. He was Editor-in-Chief for The Post Internazionale and co-author of the 2018 documentary The Choice: The Risks of Web Democracy.
 

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

The Architect of Impossible Places 8

The Explorer of Faraway Planets 12

The Cloud Hunter 16

The Plastics Fisherman 20

The Plant Whisperer 24

The DNA Tailor 28

The Master Inventor 32

The Polar Ice Maker 36

The Programmer of Conscious Robots 40

The Waterless Farmer 44

The Virus Detective 48

The Sun Sailor 52

The Cloner of the Past 56

The Air Sweeper 60

The Deep Blue Diver 64

The Alien Spotter 68