Idzikowski, Lisa. Pet Tech. Searchlight Books: Saving Animals with Science. Lerner, 01/2024. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $30.65. 979-8765609132. Paper $9.99. 979-8765624784. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL.
These upbeat series titles demonstrate many ways that human technology is helping animals. Pet Tech describes devices that make caring for animals easier (food and water dispensers), tracking devices to help find lost/missing animals, and devices like computerized pet doors and litter boxes. Bionic Animals includes tech such as prosthetics that help animals (domestic and wild) who have lost a limb or body part. Protecting Ocean Animals looks at ways that technology is being used to reduce the damage humans are causing, such as pollution cleanup, changes to large scale fishing, and marine sanctuaries. Each title discusses how tech is helping, the harm humans have caused, and what the future may bring. Useful overviews of trending technology topics, with many topical photos showing various people, devices, animals, and locations.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library