The Birth of Modern Tech

by Martin Gitlin

Overview

The Birth of Modern Tech was a defining era that shaped America--and the world. Readers will turn back the clock to history's turning points during that era and will take a closer look at the major challenges and hurdles the United States faced. Readers will review how this period influenced and continues to influence the American culture from the fashion to the policies to the entertainment. The series includes educational sidebars and backmatter that align with the 4 C's of 21st Century Learning: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. Books also include a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and timeline.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534196070
Publisher:	Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication date:	09/01/2021
Series:	21st Century Skills Library: American Eras: Defining Moments
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	10 MB
Age Range:	10 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 The Cell Phone 6

Chapter 2 The Internet 12

Chapter 3 The Internet of Things 18

Chapter 4 Artificial Intelligence 24

Research & Act 28

Timeline 29

Further Research 30

Glossary 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2021

Gr 4–8—This series covers eras from the 1920s through the arrival of modern technology. Major events are highlighted. The narrative does not avoid difficult topics, such as discrimination or groups who disagreed with the government or the status quo. Archival photos of flappers, the Dust Bowl, and the Freedom Riders bring pivotal moments to life for modern readers. Sidebars look at related topics such as protest songs, and then ask questions to encourage thinking and discussion. The "Research & Act" section offers suggestions of topics to explore further that are still relevant today, such as looking at current poverty rates compared to the Great Depression. Each title ends with a time line to summarize the events covered. VERDICT An excellent resource for American history classes, with plenty of discussion starters and suggestions for further study.

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