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

By: Material type: TextPublisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017Description: 128 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780544879669
  • 054487966X
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • JUV SF 911 .F96 2017
Contents:
Albie, Felix, and Fawn: finding strength in their differences at a farm sanctuary -- Allison: paddling in new directions with her ninja suit -- Brutus: high stepping on four faux paws -- 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 wizards of prosthetics.
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.
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Juvenile Book Storms Research Center Juvenile Collection JUV SF 911 .F96 2017 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 98652003

Elementary Grade

1150 Lexile

Reading Counts! 8.5

"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 -- Brutus: high stepping on four faux paws -- 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 wizards of prosthetics.

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

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