Families who loved Charting the Unknown Future of Artificial Intelligence by Tammy Enz 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 the future of technology or expresses worry about how robots might change the world. It provides a balanced, forward-looking exploration of artificial intelligence that moves beyond science fiction tropes to look at real-world possibilities. The book effectively mirrors a child's natural curiosity and wonder while acknowledging the subtle anxieties that come with rapid change. It is perfectly calibrated for the 8 to 12 age range, using clear language to explain complex systems without being patronizing. Parents will appreciate how it frames the future as something children can participate in building, rather than something that simply happens to them, making it an excellent tool for fostering a sense of agency and digital literacy.
