Wearable Technology
Wearable technology is a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore this history of wearable technology from the wristwatch to the Walkman to the eye-cam! The Father of Wearable Computing, Steve Mann, is featured, and a colorful infographic shows the functions and features of a smart watch. Readers will learn about the future of wearable technology from impact sensors in football helmets to clothing that can detect dehydration. A timeline, a glossary, and an index supplement historical and color photos. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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Reading Level | Grade 4 |
BISACS | JNF061010, JNF051120, JNF012000 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Subject | History, Science & Technology, Social Studies |
Copyright | 2018 |
Division | Abdo Publishing |
Imprint | Checkerboard Library |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 32 |
Season | 2017-09-01 |
ISBN | 9781532110924, 9781680788778 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Multi-user eBook |
Dewey | 004.167 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 8 x 8 |
Lexile | 910 |
Guided Reading Level | T |
ATOS Reading Level | 5.8 |
ATOS Interest Level | MG |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 190999 |
Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Features | Glossary of key words, Index, Infographics, Reviewed, Table of contents, and Timeline of key events |
Online Resources | FREE! Booklinks Nonfiction Network |
Modern Engineering Marvels – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Comprehensive and well researched, this colorful, organized series offers an abundance of qualitative information for middle schoolers. Throughout the titles, data is richly depicted via infographics, captioned photographs, illustrations, sidebars, and time lines. In addition, the texts are easily navigated with the help of a table of contents, labeled images, chapters, subheadings, and an index found in each book. Much of the content covers both the historical significance and the modern relevance of the subjects. The clean layout and occasional sidebars help to direct readers’ attention and communicate facts in a visually appealing and bright manner. A must-have addition for collections exploring the maker movement and STEM topics or with a special interest in engineering.