Biometrics: Your Body and the Science of Security

This engaging resource focuses on the science of biometrics and discusses the nine types of biometric techniques used for identification and security purposes. Each is explored using humour, fun illustrations, historical facts, comparisons, pros and cons, and effective text features, including sidebars, diagrams, illustrations, text boxes. The detailed information, appropriate for grades 4-8 and older students who read at a lower level, is presented in a concise and interesting style. Useful for inquiry-based projects, classroom or school libraries, and to facilitate discussions about the effectiveness of biometric identification, personal safety, digital literacy, and privacy.