Because of technology’s effect, what was a paper book like for the children of the future?

Correct answer: A strange, old-fashioned object

For the children of the future, a paper book seemed strange and old-fashioned because they were accustomed to telebooks displayed on a screen. Margie and Tommy found the printed pages unusual because the words stayed fixed instead of moving or changing electronically. Therefore, option B is correct. A paper book was not a normal everyday object in their experience, nor was it a toy or a component of the mechanical teacher. The detail shows how technology shapes habits and expectations: when children regularly use screens, an older form of reading may appear unfamiliar. At the same time, the chapter’s comparison encourages readers to value both technological convenience and the special physical and social experience associated with traditional books and schools.