prosthesis

Discusses the invention, function, and composition of artificial kidneys, eyes, ears, hearts, arms, legs, and other human replacement parts, and proposes some related legal and ethical problems.

Discusses current accomplishments in the field of replacing parts in the human body, including organ transplants, artificial organs and implants, and artificial joints and limbs.

When a school bus accident leaves sixteen-year-old Jessica an amputee, she returns to school with a prosthetic limb and her track team finds a way to help rekindle her dream of running again.

Discusses the history of replacement body parts, current accomplishments in the field, and visions of future technology.

Examines the science of using mechanical devices to replace body parts or to help the body work better. Explores real-life cases of people and animals that have received help from bionics in replacing a limb, fixing a malfunction, or assisting their senses. Contains simple text, full-color photographs, and a glossary.

Examines some of the latest developments in the replacement of damaged human organs and other body parts with artificial or biological materials.

Discusses historic and modern devices and other means of replacing damaged or missing parts in humans, including organ transplants, genetic engineering, and computer-engineered limbs.