Artificial organs / by Tammy Gagne.
Material type:
TextSeries: Engineering the human bodyPublisher: Lake Elmo, MN : Focus Readers, 2020Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781641857628
- 1641857625
- 9781641858311
- 1641858311
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 617.956 G135 | Available | 33111009549540 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Introduces readers to the science behind artificial organs, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, informative sidebars, and a "How It Works" special feature make this book an engaging introduction to this exciting technology.
"Focus Readers Navigator."
Grades 4 to 6.
RL: 3-5 ; IL: 4-7.
"Explores how and why artificial organs were developed, how they improve people's lives and bodies, and how the technology may be improved through future advances in biomedical engineering."-- Provided by publisher.
What are artificial organs? -- The need for artificial organs -- How it works : tiny artificial organs -- Artificial organs in today's world -- The future of artificial organs -- Focus on artificial organs.
Includes bibliographical references and index.