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A Glimpse Beyond: The Future of Science and Technology
“Captivating and thought-provoking.” — Kirkus Reviews
Prepare to explore a future filled with astonishing possibilities. A Glimpse Beyond takes readers aged 10-15 on a journey through two distinct timelines: the near future, where artificial intelligence, self-driving cars, and smart homes are transforming daily life, and the far future, where humanity ventures beyond Earth to colonize the Moon, Mars, and perhaps even distant stars.
With over 90 full-color illustrations and a deeply optimistic vision of tomorrow, this book is perfect for young adventurers eager to imagine the world as it might be. From autonomous vehicles and intelligent cities to the challenges of life on distant worlds, each chapter offers a fascinating look at the innovations that could shape our world.
Whether you’re fascinated by space travel, robotics, or the future of human civilization, A Glimpse Beyond invites you to dream boldly, think critically, and consider the limitless potential of science and technology.
“A deeply optimistic vision of the future… captivating and thought-provoking.” — Kirkus Reviews
“A semiacademic foray that will appeal to teens and adults who have an interest in a vision of a possible future.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Many of the ideas in this work are captivating and thought-provoking.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Michael Burk’s main focus is on transportation, home life, and space travel, where life on the Moon and Mars is apparently `The rules we took for granted are being rewritten; the only real limit is how far we dare to push the future`.” — Kirkus Reviews
CONTENTS
Introduction
Cars
Aircraft
Spacecraft
Homes
Near Future
Self-driving Autos
Air Transportation
Flying Cars
Flying Suits
Kitchens
Homes
Personalized Healthcare
Military Spacecraft
Travel to the Moon
Landing on the Moon
Travel to Mars
Far future
Transportation
Family flying cars
Space Telescopes
Kitchens
Homes
Space travel
Asteroid Mining
Generation Starships
Shuttles and Repair Pods
Landing Bays
Medical Center
Security and Laws
Interstellar Communications
Maintenance and Manufacture
Challenges
Manned Space Travel
Learning from our mistakes
Single Points of Failure
Taming nuclear power
Surveillance and Privacy
Automation and Job Los
To the Future
Index
Engineering & Transportation › Engineering › Design
Teen & Young Adult › Education & Reference › Science & Technology › General
Children's Books › Science, Nature & How It Works › Robotics
Systems Engineering
Prepare to explore a future filled with astonishing possibilities. A Glimpse Beyond takes readers aged 10-15 on a journey through two distinct timelines: the near future, where artificial intelligence, self-driving cars, and smart homes are transforming daily life, and the far future, where humanity ventures beyond Earth to colonize the Moon, Mars, and perhaps even distant stars.
With over 90 full-color illustrations and a deeply optimistic vision of tomorrow, this book is perfect for young adventurers eager to imagine the world as it might be. From autonomous vehicles and intelligent cities to the challenges of life on distant worlds, each chapter offers a fascinating look at the innovations that could shape our world.
Whether you’re fascinated by space travel, robotics, or the future of human civilization, A Glimpse Beyond invites you to dream boldly, think critically, and consider the limitless potential of science and technology.
“A deeply optimistic vision of the future… captivating and thought-provoking.” — Kirkus Reviews
“A semiacademic foray that will appeal to teens and adults who have an interest in a vision of a possible future.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Many of the ideas in this work are captivating and thought-provoking.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Michael Burk’s main focus is on transportation, home life, and space travel, where life on the Moon and Mars is apparently `The rules we took for granted are being rewritten; the only real limit is how far we dare to push the future`.” — Kirkus Reviews
CONTENTS
Introduction
Cars
Aircraft
Spacecraft
Homes
Near Future
Self-driving Autos
Air Transportation
Flying Cars
Flying Suits
Kitchens
Homes
Personalized Healthcare
Military Spacecraft
Travel to the Moon
Landing on the Moon
Travel to Mars
Far future
Transportation
Family flying cars
Space Telescopes
Kitchens
Homes
Space travel
Asteroid Mining
Generation Starships
Shuttles and Repair Pods
Landing Bays
Medical Center
Security and Laws
Interstellar Communications
Maintenance and Manufacture
Challenges
Manned Space Travel
Learning from our mistakes
Single Points of Failure
Taming nuclear power
Surveillance and Privacy
Automation and Job Los
To the Future
Index
Engineering & Transportation › Engineering › Design
Teen & Young Adult › Education & Reference › Science & Technology › General
Children's Books › Science, Nature & How It Works › Robotics
Systems Engineering
127 pages, Paperback
Published March 16, 2025
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