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

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Boston ; New York : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2017]Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : [Publisher not identified], 2017Description: pages cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
Audience:
  • Juvenile
ISBN:
  • 9780544879669 (hardcover)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 636.089/7 23
LOC classification:
  • SF911 .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 -- 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.
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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.

"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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