Blockchain

by Joseph Todaro

Overview

Did you ever wonder how innovation happens? Or what it takes to turn a new idea into something that works? The Innovation Library takes a look at people and their creative ideas. It explores how lasting contributions are made in diverse fields such as sports, entertainment, medicine, technology, and transportation. Explore the power of being open to different perspectives and sharing failures and successes with others. Discover how acting on creative ideas can lead to new solutions to old problems. Technology is constantly evolving and changing. What's cutting edge and new today becomes part of our everyday lives. How did people go from listening to big, bulky vinyl records to streaming music wirelessly? How did black and white newspapers evolve into 280-character tweets? The Disruptors in Tech series focuses on the disruptions new technology have caused, their impact on society, and the potential for future technology. The series also highlights the movers and shakers in these industries. Where will technology take us next?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534150447
Publisher:	Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Disruptors in Tech
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	890L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to Blockchain 4

Chapter 2 Digital Money 12

Chapter 3 Trust 18

Chapter 4 Future of Blockchain 22

Timeline 28

Learn More 30

Glossary 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2019

Gr 4–8—Covering the history of each invention's predecessors, the various titles show how the hard work of innovative thinkers revolutionized people's lives. 3D Printing details the introduction of 3-D printing, how costs have dropped, and opportunities for growth in both the public and private sectors. Readers might not be surprised at how streaming has impacted the music and movie industries, how e-commerce and e-learning have exploded, or how smartphones are considered the most popular advancement in technology, but they may be less familiar with the rise of cryptocurrency detailed in Blockchain. Educators will also appreciate Online News and its focus on biased vs. unbiased news sources. The text is fairly clinical but very well written and will provide excellent research fodder. VERDICT Focusing on tech that has shaken up the norm, this informative series will be essential for report writers. First purchases for school and public libraries.

School Library Journal