Artificial Limbs

by Kira Freed

Artificial limbs, or prosthetics, have been recorded in history as early as ancient Egypt. Innovations over the centuries mean that many who are missing or have lost a limb, whether through trauma, disease, or congenital condition, can be fitted with limbs that not only look authentic, but also effectuate the movements of human limbs. This wide-ranging work details the kinds of prostheses available today, how they're made, how they work, the challenges...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1482461668
• ISBN13: 9781482461664
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.3" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 11 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 8