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Biometrics : your body and the science of security / written by Maria Birmingham ; illustrated by Ian Turner.
"An informative, engaging introduction to biometrics. 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, and why we need methods of identification. An 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."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781771471930
- ISBN: 177147193X
- Physical Description: 48 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
- Publisher: Toronto, ON : Owlkids Books, [2017]
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 48) and index. |
| Target Audience Note: | 1010L Lexile |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Biometry > Juvenile literature. Biometric identification > Juvenile literature. Biometry. Biometric identification. |
Available copies
- 5 of 5 copies available at Evergreen Indiana.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 5 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville-Center Twp PL - Danville | J 570.1 Bir (Text) | 32604000223493 | J Non-Fiction | Available | - |
| Fayette Co PL - Connersville | YA 570.1 BIR (Text) | 39230031831496 | Young Adult Books | Available | - |
| Greenwood PL - Greenwood | KIDS NONFICTION SCIENCE BIOLOGY HUMAN BODY Birmingham (Text) | 36626103914933 | 1st Floor Kids Orange Zone | Available | - |
| Perry Co PL - Tell City Main Library | J 570.1 BIR (Text) | 70621000444148 | Juvenile - Non-Fiction | Available | - |
| Westfield Washington PL - Westfield | j570.1 Birmingham (Text) | 78292000367610 | Children's Non-Fiction Books | Available | - |
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- Baker & Taylor
An engaging introduction to biometrics describes how and why it is used in everyday life, explaining its cutting-edge role in modern security and its ability to support privacy, security, identification and future technologies. - Perseus Publishing
Biometrics â the science of using the body to identify a person â is everywhere, not just in science fiction, but in everyday life. Today, biometrics is on the cutting edge of security. Itâs 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 itâs 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. - Perseus Publishing
An informative, engaging introduction to biometrics, how it's used, and why it matters
