Investigates the power of modern prosthetics to aid and improve the lives of people with missing limbs. Discusses new technology that has made prosthetic devices more effective, useful, and discreet than ever. Includes a glossary.

Four heart valves control the direction of blood being pumped through the heart. In the elderly, the aortic valve is the most vulnerable to disease. It becomes thick and calcified resulting in a condition called aortic stenosis. In this video clip, meet George, a 63-year-old man who suffers from this life threatening condition, and the doctors who are trying to treat him.

Simple text and illustrations follow Lee-Lee Legs to the doctor's to get Annie, their artificial knee and lower leg. Explains for young readers what it is like to live with an artificial limb. Includes a glossary.

"A globe-spanning investigation into the Transhumanist movement, considering the tech billionaires, scientific luminaries, and DIY body-hackers attempting to prolong, improve, and ultimately transcend the limits of human life"--

"Bionics involves adding artificial parts to the human body. Today's scientists are making more advanced bionics than ever before. This cutting-edge research is improving people's lives. [This book] . . . covers the past, present, and future of this technology."--

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

Presents the true stories of five animals that survived after humans intervened and created prosthetic body parts including legs, flippers, and beaks.

Explores the history of joint replacement, offering information on joint problems and in-depth descriptions of hip, knee, and other joint replacements. Also discusses the risk, recovery, and future of joint replacement. Features color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and additional resources.

Examines the history of and technology behind wearable robots. Includes fast facts, a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

"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, to toy 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."--