School Library Journal Review

Gr 4--6--The biggest things since sliced bread are featured in this series about cutting-edge technology. Each book breaks down the history of the tech and gives a basic overview of how it works before looking ahead to its future. For some of the developments, such as nanotechnology and artificial intelligence, we have just begun to discover what they are capable of. Scientists hope to one day build a nano-elevator to space, and AI may one day allow cars to drive themselves completely. Gamers will appreciate the depth of information in Virtual Reality, which breaks down the science of turning two screens into 3D images. The environmental impact and ethical reasons behind green tech and lab-grown meat are impressive, but so far they have not made the same impact on most people's day-to-day lives as streaming has. Overall, this series is well written and thorough enough to be useful for researchers. VERDICT Recommended first purchases.