The first prosthetic limb was discovered in an Egyptian tomb. This simple technology allowed an amputee to walk again. Across 2,000 years, advances in materials, science, medicine, and computer science have led to the newest version of this life-changing technology: prosthetics that can be controlled by a person's thoughts alone. In this book, readers will learn about this and other bionic technology, getting inside the incredible machines that can repair and augment human bodies. Get inspired to explore STEM fields after learning how bionic breakthroughs have led to transformational products!

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