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 eng...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Birmingham, Maria (Author)
Other Authors: Turner, Ian (Ian J.) (Illustrator)
Format: 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