Biometrics your body and the science of security

"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...

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Main Author: Birmingham, Maria (Author)
Other Authors: Turner, Ian (Ian J.) (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Toronto, ON : Owlkids Books, [2017]
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Summary:"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."--
Physical Description:48 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Audience:Ages 8-12.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (page 48) and index.
ISBN:9781771471930
177147193X
Author Notes: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.