3-D Printers

Contributor(s): Bodden, Valerie (Author)

ISBN: 9781532110870

Publisher: Checkerboard Library

$23.95

Pub Date: September 1, 2017

Dewey: 621.988

LCCN: 2016962781

Lexile Code: 0860

Features: Glossary, Illustrated, Index

Target Age Group: 08 to 12

Physical Info: 0.30" H x 7.90" L x 7.80" W ( 0.50 lbs) 32 pages

BISAC Categories:

Series: Modern Engineering Marvels

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000190988 ( 3-D Printers)

Reading level: 5.60

Interest level: MG

Point value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: 3-D Printers are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of printers, from punch cards, dot matrix, ink jet and laser all the way to today's 3-D printing! Charles Hull and his development of 3D layered plastic printing is featured, and a colorful infographic shows how a 3-D printer works. See the benefits of 3-D printing such as custom prosthetics and orthodontics! A timeline, a glossary, and an index supplement historical and color photos.

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