Beastly bionics : rad robots, brilliant biomimicry, and incredible inventions inspired by nature by Swanson, Jennifer 

Paperback(National Geographic, 2020)

BTSB #: 867720 Available

Dewey: 629.8/NAges: 7-10   


Genres:

Subjects: Bionics Biomimicry Technological innovations

Summary: Across multiple fields of study and methods of problem-solving, scientists are turning to biomimicry, or engineering inspired by biology or nature, to make all kinds of cool technological advancements. From robots that protect people and gather information to everyday inventions, like reflectors on the roads and ice-proof coatings for airplanes, to new sources of renewable energy, this book dives into the ways that nature can give us ideas on how to improve our world.

Bionic animals [Saving Animals With Science]by Walker, Tracy Sue 

BTSB Prebound(Lerner, 2024)

BTSB #: 915749 Available

Dewey: 636.089/NAges: 8-11   


Genres:

Subjects: Animal welfare Artificial limbs Bionics Medical technology

Summary: An elephant lost one of its front legs and had trouble getting around. Scientists got to work and through trial and error built the elephant a bionic limb. Discover how science is helping injured animals.

Bionic limbs [Science fiction to science fact]by Duhig, Holly 

BTSB Prebound(Gareth Stevens, 2018)

BTSB #: 294127 Available

Dewey: 617.9/NAges: 9-12   
AR: 6.1 MG

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Subjects: Bionics Prosthesis

Summary: Readers learn the history of bionic limbs in science fiction and popular culture and connect it to the real, amazing science of today, and the future of this technology.

Explore bionics [Searchlight Books. High-Tech Science]by Nichols, Ainsley 

BTSB Prebound(Lerner, 2024)

BTSB #: 675894 Available

Dewey: 3/NAges: 8-11   
F&P: U

Genres:

Subjects: Bionics Artificial limbs Artificial organs

Summary: The science of bionics helps extend and save lives. Explore how people get inspired by animals and plants to improve human lives. Then learn about the technology used in modern bionics and its future.

Robots, cyborgs, and AI [Strange Science]by Bolte, Mari 

BTSB Prebound(Full Tilt Press, 2024)

BTSB #: 130846 Available

Dewey: 629/NAges: 9-13   


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Subjects: Robots Artificial intelligence Bionics Human-computer interaction

Summary: From cyborg parts to sentient robots, sci-fi tropes are part of our everyday lives. But are they even possible? Explore out-of-this-world theories and ideas that are grounded in reality.