New Book Preview - Biometrics: Your Body and the Science of Security

Learn about biometrics (the science of using the human body for personal identification) in this fascinating new book.

Biometrics: Your Body and the Science of Security by Maria Birmingham, illustrated by Ian Turner
An introduction to the types of biometrics currently out there, how they work with side charts informing how invasive they are to record, how secure they are, and potential drawbacks.

Why you should find a copy of this when it comes out September 15, 2017:

• The kind of fascinating science that sounds like it comes from a spy story.
• Easy to understand break downs of really complicated science and technology.
• Includes a great sampling of all kinds of biometrics, both well known to super obscure or just in the works.
• Helpful side bars that clue you into the ease and/or invasiveness of setting up an ID with that kind of biometric and how secure it is.
• Examples of how and where the biometrics are used.
• A super pick for any curious middle grade readers out there.
• Also a great pick for science teachers looking for something to pick up and read for filler moments that is sure to keep the attention of students.