Next Stop the Future!

From robot animals and micro-computers to space exploration and sci-fi toilets, this fun, fact-packed book immerses readers aged 8+ in the science of the future.

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

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 colourful 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.

About the Author

Irma Ruggiero is an Italian illustrator and author. She graduated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Naples with an illustrated project-book for visually impaired children. She later graduated in Illustration at the Italian School of Comics. She enjoys writing and has lots of notebooks spread throughout the house where she notes stories, thoughts and various doodles.

Tom Jackson is a writer with a science degree from Bristol University, in the United Kingdom. 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.