Books Like They Saw the Future
Families who loved They Saw the Future by Kathleen Krull often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved They Saw the Future by Kathleen Krull often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child starts asking big, existential questions about what the future holds or expresses anxiety about the unknown. It is a perfect tool for transitioning a child's natural sense of wonder into a structured interest in history and the evolution of human thought. By exploring how different cultures and individuals have tried to predict what comes next, the book validates the child's curiosity while grounding it in historical context. Kathleen Krull masterfully profiles a diverse range of figures, from the Oracle of Delphi to Leonardo da Vinci and modern meteorologists. The book emphasizes that while humans have always been obsessed with the future, our methods have shifted from mystical rituals to scientific observation and creative intuition. It is highly appropriate for the 8 to 12 age range, offering bite-sized biographical chapters that encourage critical thinking and an appreciation for the 'pretty good guessers' who shaped our world.
