E-books

by Hal Marcovitz

This series demonstrates how certain technologies have evolved, transforming life at home, work and school; each volume focuses on a particular invention or device, enabling readers to learn about the device's development, how it works, and its impact.; In this exciting new title for the Tech 360 series, author Hal Marcovitz examines the enormous popularity of e-books in the 21st century. Readers will learn about the evolution of the e-book concept from Project Gutenberg to dedicated e-readers such as Ki; Full-color photographs, intriguing illustrations, visual timelines, and fascinating sidebars and fact boxes complement the text and hold reader interest, while ancillary materials such as bibliographies and a subject index help users target their research

128 pages, Library Binding

First published April 15, 2013

About the author

Hal Marcovitz has been making his living as a writer for more than a quarter-century. He has worked as a reporter and columnist for several daily newspapers, and can now be found reporting for The Morning Call of Allentown, PA, where he covers government and politics in the Bucks County Courthouse in suburban Philadelphia.

Hal is also the author of more than 50 nonfiction books for young readers. He has written biographies of Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa, civil rights leader Al Sharpton, farm labor leader Cesar Chavez, and film director Ron Howard. He has also written about the lives of several presidents, including Bill Clinton, John Adams, James Monroe, Theodore Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy.

Hal lives in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Gail, and daughters Ashley and Michelle.

Reviews

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

This title is one of the Technology 360 series. It begins with a timeline of the advances in book publishing. It traces the creation of the e-book, beginning with the words of the Declaration of Independence being typed into a computer in 1971. Then readers are taken on the e-books evolutionary ride: Project Gutenberg, the Bookman, E Ink, the Kindles and Nooks of today. The technologies associated with e-books (LCD displays and touchscreens) are explained in simple terms. The book also addresses concerns related to e-books: copyright infringement, restrictions placed by publishers and satisfying all customer demands. The future of e-books and their impact on reading and education are also covered. Back matter includes source notes, bibliography, websites, glossary and index. The title is timely and would be a worthwhile research resource for secondary libraries.