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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."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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MARIA BIRMINGHAM is a longstanding contributor to OWL and Chickadee magazines, and the author of several books for young people, including the Lane Anderson Award winner Biometrics and the Norma Fleck Award nominee A Beginner's Guide to Immortality: From Alchemy to Avatars. Maria lives in Brampton, Ontario.
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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Hardcover. Condition: new. Turner, Ian (illustrator). Hardcover. 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. AGES: 8 to 12 AUTHOR: 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. 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. SELLING POINTS: . Up-to-date look at a cutting-edge topic relevant to daily life . STEM connections across biology, computer science, physiology, math, and more . Discussions of security, civil rights, and privacy . Accessible, engaging approach to a complex topic An informative, engaging introduction to biometrics, how it's used, and why it matters. Includes sidebars, diagrams, sources, a Glossary and an Index. Full color. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781771471930
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Turner, Ian (illustrator). Hardcover. 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. AGES: 8 to 12 AUTHOR: 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. 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. SELLING POINTS: . Up-to-date look at a cutting-edge topic relevant to daily life . STEM connections across biology, computer science, physiology, math, and more . Discussions of security, civil rights, and privacy . Accessible, engaging approach to a complex topic An informative, engaging introduction to biometrics, how it's used, and why it matters. Includes sidebars, diagrams, sources, a Glossary and an Index. Full color. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781771471930
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