| Biometrics: Your Body and the Science of Security Contributor(s): Birmingham, Maria (Author), Turner, Ian (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 177147193X ISBN-13: 9781771471930 Publisher: Owlkids
This item is available now at an even better price in our Bargain Bin! Go There Now! Binding Type: Hardcover Published: September 2017 |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Discoveries - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Anatomy & Physiology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Inventions |
| Dewey: 006.4 |
| LCCN: 2016962529 |
| Age Level: 8-12 |
| Grade Level: 3-7 |
| Lexile Measure: 1010(Not Available) |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 7.6" W x 9.6" L (0.90 lbs) 48 pages |
| Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product |
| Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2017 School Library Journal 07/01/2017 Booklist 09/01/2017 pg. 84 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2017 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 pg. 209 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Biometrics -- the science of using the body to identify a person -- is everywhere, not just in science fiction, but in everyday life. Today, biometrics is on the cutting edge of security. It's used for access into banks and airports, as well as to keep money and personal information safe. Methods like fingerprinting and retinal scanning might be more familiar, but biometrics can also identify people based on ear shape, scent, vein pattern, and much more. This book explores nine biometrics in detail, explaining how each works, where it's used, its pros and cons, and how it compares to other techniques. It also discusses privacy, security, why we need methods of identification, and touches on biometrics of the future. Engaging and colorful design and playful illustrations alongside surprising anecdotes, historical context, and humor make this an enjoyable, in-depth look at a hot topic. Informational text features include sidebars, diagrams, sources, a glossary and an index. |
Contributor Bio(s): Birmingham, Maria: - Maria Birmingham is a longstanding contributor to OWL and chickaDEE magazines, writing numerous features and recurring sections for both. She is the author of four books for young people, including the Norma Fleck Award nominee A Beginner's Guide to Immortality: From Alchemy to Avatars. Maria lives in Brampton, Ontario.Turner, Ian: - Ian Turner is an illustrator whose client list includes Cottage Life, Reader's Digest, Toronto Life, and many more. Biometrics is his first children's book. Ian lives in Toronto, Ontario. |
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