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Bionics Book

$12.95
SKU: 711-7012

Hugh has two artificial legs, Kerrick has a machine in his chest that keeps his heart beating at the correct speed, and Lyn has a device attached to her skull bone that helps her hearing. What do these people have in common? They have all received help from bionics - the science of using mechanical devices to replace body parts or to help the body work better. Learn amazing facts about bionics in this fast-paced glimpse into the future of science. Cool Science Series.

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