My School in 2055

by Carrie Lewis, Christos Skaltsas (Illustrator)

Overview

Technology could enable students to set their own pace and make learning personalized. Learn how we might use tech such as interactive screens, holo projectors, and virtual reality in the schools of the future.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728416311
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2021
Series:	My Life in 2055
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	760L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Carrie Lewis was born in England, studied Russian and theology in college, and later earned a Master's degree in English Language Teaching and Linguistics. She then worked for Ladybird Books and Pearson. After spending ten years in the publishing industry, she became a freelance writer and editor. Carrie has worked as a writer and editor for Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, and many other publishers. She is married with two daughters and plays the cello in her spare time.

Christos Skaltsas is an illustrator and animator of books, movies, and digital media for the children's market. After graduating from Athens University of Graphic Design, he worked as an animator and layout artist for film and television, and he has illustrated works for Macmillan, Scholastic, McGraw-Hill, DK Publishing, and many others. He is based in Athens, Greece.

Table of Contents

Real or Imaginary? 4

Welcome to our School! 5

Schools are Open all Day! 6

Learning is Personal 10

We Learn about the Future and the Past 12

We Love Screens 14

We can go Virtually Anywhere 18

Comfort is Important 20

We look after our Bodies and Our Minds 22

Oh yes-We still Misbehave 26

Our School is Linked to Everywhere 28

Glossary 30

Learn more 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2021

Gr 3–5—This series asks young readers to think about what their world might look like in 2055. The author and illustrator then offer their own vision of the future complete with hydrogen-fueled cars, police and traffic drones, and mycelium houses. But they are quick to point out that this is only one version of the future created based on current technology. These books are beautifully illustrated in a retro-futuristic style. Some of the information is based on potential future technological innovation such as completely automated cars, but much of it is based on low-tech lifestyle changes that we could adopt today: drive less, use renewable energy sources, and reduce the use of pesticides. Other ideas are even older, such as grow your own food and build communities around gardens. Readers will learn a lot about technology but they will also learn that a clean future starts with small steps. VERDICT A great combination of science vocabulary, environmental appreciation, and imagination.

School Library Journal

"A great combination of science vocabulary, environmental appreciation, and imagination."—School Library Journal

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