School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2016 November Gr 9 UpâTechies will appreciate the comprehensive nature of these text-heavy resources. Beginning with a detailed visual time line charting the evolution of the technology, each volume begins with a brief overview of the subject's history, then goes into great detail exploring its myriad contemporary uses and its possible future applications. Benefits and risks are addressed in a matter-of-fact tone, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions. The writing effectively balances clarity and detail, avoiding needless complexity and ambiguity when communicating key concepts. Interestingly, the series opts not to highlight key words in bold print but rather places a "Words in Context" sidebar on that page to define the important term. Confident readers won't mind the scarcity of photos and other images but will relish the thorough list of source notes. VERDICT Libraries with a strong emphasis on research or technology will especially benefit from these welcome additions.. Copyright 2016 School Library Journal.
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