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Description
People who lose limbs now have incredible options to help them walk and do other everyday activities. Read this book to learn how engineers are creating bionic limbs to help patients.
Quick Summary
Ever wonder how a robotic arm can pick up a cup or how a bionic leg lets someone run? This book takes the mystery out of bionic limbs by showing how engineers combine mechanics, electricity, and computer programming to build replacements that work with the body. You'll meet kids and adults who use these devices, and hear about the challenges and wins they experience every day. It's a quick read at just over 700 words, so even if you're not a huge reader, you can breeze through it and learn a ton. If you enjoy books like "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" or stories about people using creativity to solve problems, you'll probably like this one too. It's both inspiring and educational, perfect for sparking curiosity about science and helping others.