Hacking

November 1, 2012

Gr 9 Up-Designed as research sources, these titles begin with introductory overviews, followed by four chapters that each pose and answer an important question about the topic. Three chapters explore the issue in depth, and the final chapter describes possible solutions or future implications. Each section has three parts: a clearly written and objective description that includes background information and examples taken from current events or real-life situations; a selection of primary-source quotations that encompass a variety of viewpoints; and a data section with statistics, charts, and graphs. A few average-quality photos plus lists of people and organizations and detailed source notes supplement the texts. These books will help student researchers, but the writing is occasionally dry and, given the rapidity of technological change, they are likely to date quickly. An additional purchase based upon the need for report materials.

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