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Title:

Discover bionics / Nikole Brooks Bethea.

Author:

Bethea, Nikole Brooks, author.

ISBN:

9781512408041

9781512412833

Personal Author:

Bethea, Nikole Brooks, author.

Physical Description:

40 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Content Type:

text

Media Type (RDA):

unmediated

Carrier Type:

volume

Series:

Searchlight books. What's cool about science?

Contents:

What is bionics? -- Restoring lost function -- Keeping us alive -- Cutting-edge bionics.

Abstract:

"Discover how the science of bionics takes survival mechanisms from nature to create more efficient technology and save human lives. Simple language paired with descriptive images make this book perfect for reluctant readers."-- Provided by publisher.

Reading Level:

Ages 8-11.

Grades 4 to 6.

Subject Term:

Bionics -- Juvenile literature.

Artificial organs -- Juvenile literature.

Prosthesis -- Juvenile literature.

Medical innovations -- Juvenile literature.

Format:

Books

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Summary

Bionics uses mechanical and electronic technology to solve biological problems. How does it help people who have lost limbs walk again? How does it return hearing or vision to the deaf or blind? What crucial organs can it replace inside the body? Learn more about how today's bionics are extending, improving, and saving lives.