They Saw the Future: Oracles, Psychics, Scientists, Great Thinkers, and Pretty Good Guessers
No. of pages 112
Published: 2014
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"They Saw the Future" by Kyrsten Brooker explores the intriguing intersection of prediction and human intuition throughout history. The book delves into the lives and ideas of oracles, psychics, scientists, and philosophers who have attempted to foresee the unknown. Through a blend of captivating narratives and insightful analysis, Brooker examines how these figures approached the concept of the future, each offering unique perspectives shaped by their respective disciplines. From ancient mystics to modern-day thinkers, the work invites readers to consider the nature of foresight and the complexities of human understanding of what lies ahead. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Atheneum Books .
Kyrsten Brooker's wonderful books for children include Runaway Dreidel! by Lesl a Newman, They Saw the Future by Kathleen Krull, and Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street by Roni Schotter. She lives in Alberta, Canada. Kathleen Krull is the author of No Truth Without Ruth: The Life of Ruth Bader , as well as A Woman for President: The Story of Victoria Woodhull ; Lives of Extraordinary Women: Rulers, Rebels (and What the Neighbors Thought) ; The Only Woman in the Photo ; and other acclaimed biographies for young readers. She lives in San Diego, California. Visit her website at KathleenKrull. com. Kathleen Krull, the noted social historian, lives in San Diego, California. Boris Kulikov, the illustrator of the series, lives in New York City.