So much energy goes into the future, both preparing for it and finding ways to retail it, but there aren't many good resources for the kids who will inherit it. 2030: A Day in the Life of Tomorrow's Kids is just that - a resource to help today's kids understand a bit of what their future might hold.

It's a nice resource and at only 30 pages long, it manages to cover a wide range of material, including clothing, communications, living space, careers, our populations, housing developments, transportation, recreation and education. The final page includes a nice list of books, reports and websites the reader can access for additional information.

A well written and nicely illustrated resource, it provides a wealth of information for a child interested in this type of material. My criticism of the book is I do wish it was more actively engaging, that it asked questions on each topic in order to get young people to consider their future and not just provide the view of the authors. It would have a far greater impact if you're the type of parent who would like to sit down with your child and discuss what might change over the next few decades.

Currently selling for $13 on Amazon, it's well worth the price of a lunch entree for children or adults to explore.  I certainly enjoyed it (checked out from the library) and will be keeping this on my wish list for a future conversation when my daughter is old enough to understand the topic.