Pub Date: September 1, 2017
Dewey: 660.6
LCCN: 2016962791
Lexile Code: 0800
Features: Glossary, Illustrated, Index
Target Age Group: 08 to 11
Physical Info: 0.30" H x 7.90" L x 7.80" W ( 0.50 lbs) 32 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology | Inventions | How Things WorkAre Made | Science and Nature | Anatomy and Physiology
Series: Modern Engineering Marvels
Description: Bionic eyes are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of bionic eyes from early attempts to use electricity to aid vision to the development of computer chips that led to eye and brain implants. Mark Humayun and his development of the bionic eye implant is featured, and colorful infographics show eye anatomy and how implants work. See the future of bionic eyes as scientists work to restore sight in different types of vision loss. A timeline, a glossary, and an index supplement historical and color photos.