Biomedical engineering and human body systems
Book |
Crabtree Publishing Company,
St. Catharine's, Ont. :
c2016.
- 1 of 1 Copy Available at Libraries in Niagara Cooperative
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Branch | Call Number | Location | Holdable? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimsby | J 610.28 Sjo | Children - Non-Fiction | Copy hold / Volume hold | Available |
About
"Biomedical engineering is the fastest growing engineering field. From designing life-saving medical devices to high-performance athletic gear, these engineers improve people's lives every day. This book explores the creative ways biomedical engineers help diagnose, treat, and prevent problems found in human body systems. Real-life examples make learning about the engineering design process interesting for readers. Practical, hands-on activities help readers to understand scientific and engineering principles."--
Details
- ISBN: 9780778775058
- Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations.print
- Publisher: St. Catharine's, Ont. : New York : Crabtree Publishing Company, c2016.
- Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 30) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note: What is biomedical engineering? -- The human body -- Historical devices and discoveries -- Modern biomedical engineers -- Starting the design process -- Brainstorming -- Selecting a solution -- Building models -- Testing models -- Improving designs -- Communicating the solution -- Design challenge -- The future of the field.
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Target Audience Note:
Ages 10-13.Grades 4 to 6.