How The Future Began: Everyday Life

By Clive Gifford

What will our lives look like in the year 2050? Where will we live? How will we get from place to place? Author Clive Gifford traces the historical development of today's modern conveniences and offers a vivid and fascinating look ahead at some of the exciting developments in store for future generations. Graphic timelines and informative captions offer an at-a-glance guide to the major milestones of human technological progress. Special Features: Illustrated timelines include major technological milestones and anticipated advances. 'Blurred Vision' graphics show how people in the past envisioned the future. 'Crystal Ball' boxes feature predictions and highlight breakthroughs. Comprehensive glossary and index. Related resources and websites.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0753452685
• ISBN13: 9780753452684
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.5" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7

Customer Reviews

What this book is like.

This is a very educational book. It has a lot of information on what the future will be like and what there will be in houses, on roads, and other transportational ways.It shows new advances in cars and communication. It is a color book with good pictures. This is a good book for kids or adults iterested in the future.