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Author:

Furstinger, Nancy, author.

Title:

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

Publisher:

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt,

Copyright Date:

2017

Description:

pages cm

Subject:

Veterinary surgery--Juvenile literature.
Domestic animals--Surgery--Juvenile literature.
Artificial limbs--Juvenile literature.
Prosthesis--Juvenile literature.
Bionics--Juvenile literature.

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 wherevershe 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, totoy 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.

ISBN:

054487966X
9780544879669

LCCN:

2016038370

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