Introduction

      Science fiction is a powerful tool for films and books, as it explores a complex relationship between humanity, technology, the environment, and ethics. A clear example of this type of exploration is found in the film Wall-E (2008), which presents a future devastated by consumerism and the abandonment of the Earth. In this work, the planet has been consumed by garbage and humanity has had to abandon the earth, leaving behind a small robot that represents the last hope to restore environmental balance. 

      The film invites us to reflect on the effects of overexploitation of natural resources and the consequences of neglecting the environment. In a more literary context, The Wild Robot (2020) offers an alternative vision where technology and nature coexist, suggesting that technological advances do not necessarily have to be destructive to the environment. This work presents a scenario in which a robot becomes an integral part of an ecosystem, inviting young readers to consider how technology can be used positively to improve and protect nature, rather than harm it.

    Our presentation will focus on how science fiction focuses on children and encourages critical thinking and reflection on the real problems we face, using imaginative stories and future scenarios. Science fiction books for children entertain and allow complex issues to be imagined in a way that is understandable and comprehensible to children or young people. 

  These texts offer a safe space to question the future, think about or investigate the impact of human decisions, and consider the consequences of scientific and technological advances. For example, exploring alien planets, parallel universes, time travel, or artificial intelligence, these stories invite readers to confront moral dilemmas, environmental challenges, and social issues, directly connecting these problems to current reality.