The Nano Revolution: Welcome to Nano City

Gr 9 Up—New nanotechnology products are 80,000 times smaller than a human hair. The Nano Revolution captivatingly explores the impact of nanotechnology on urban living. Vibrant animated sequences effectively introduce the concept through highlighting its miniscule applications in building materials, computer manufacturing, and the surveillance/security industry. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation coproduction consults an international coalition of researchers on the variety of ways humanity could be influenced by these fascinating advancements, from self-cleaning skyscrapers to micro-wiring, from virtual children to an invasive police state. Despite the context of a very subjective future reality, attempts to evenly present both positive and negative potentials are clear. This title is particularly recommended for high school, technical school, and community college collections.—Vincent M. Livoti, University of Maine at Augusta