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Unstoppable : true stories of amazing bionic animals / Nancy Furstinger.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2017]Description: 128 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780544879669
  • 054487966X
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Albie, Felix, and Fawn: finding strength in their differences at a farm sanctuary -- Allison: paddling in new directions with her ninja suit -- Alyna: helping patients take steps toward recovery -- Brutus: high stepping on four faux paws -- Bunker: regaining the use of both legs -- Chhouk: putting his best foot forward -- Chris P. Bacon: hamming it up as an internet star -- Estella: a rolling rodent rocks a mini-wheelchair -- Hudson: paying it forward as a top therapy dog -- Molly: leaving smiles wherever she goes -- Mr. Stubbs: swimming like an Olympic champ -- Tripod: walking with a new spring in his step -- Vincent: moving forward on titanium legs -- The tail end.
Summary: "In this title, readers learn the stories of animals that are both benefitting from and helping out the world of prosthetic science - covering all species, situations, and science backgrounds. From the high-tech science of 3D printing, to inflatables, to toy wheels, this title has it all, including visits with subjects who are accessible for interviews and photography. INSPIRING is a perfect fit for animal lovers and science enthusiasts alike."-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 636.0897 F991 Available 33111008977742
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 636.0897 F991 Available 33111008852986
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Chris P. Bacon was born with malformed legs, but with the help of a wheelchair made of construction toys, he's become a hero to people with similar challenges.



Nancy Furstinger profiles Chris P. Bacon and many other animals in Unstoppable--all of whom are making their way around with the help of prosthetics, braces, orthotics and wheelchairs! Readers will meet the caretakers, prosthetists, vets, and loving families that help to make recovery possible. Furstinger offers a glimpse into the cutting-edge technologies, such as 3D printing and brain-controlled prosthetics, that are helping to improve the lives of animals and humans alike.

"In this title, readers learn the stories of animals that are both benefitting from and helping out the world of prosthetic science - covering all species, situations, and science backgrounds. From the high-tech science of 3D printing, to inflatables, to toy wheels, this title has it all, including visits with subjects who are accessible for interviews and photography. INSPIRING is a perfect fit for animal lovers and science enthusiasts alike."-- Provided by publisher.

Albie, Felix, and Fawn: finding strength in their differences at a farm sanctuary -- Allison: paddling in new directions with her ninja suit -- Alyna: helping patients take steps toward recovery -- Brutus: high stepping on four faux paws -- Bunker: regaining the use of both legs -- Chhouk: putting his best foot forward -- Chris P. Bacon: hamming it up as an internet star -- Estella: a rolling rodent rocks a mini-wheelchair -- Hudson: paying it forward as a top therapy dog -- Molly: leaving smiles wherever she goes -- Mr. Stubbs: swimming like an Olympic champ -- Tripod: walking with a new spring in his step -- Vincent: moving forward on titanium legs -- The tail end.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 114-115) and index.

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