Biomedical engineering and human body systems (Engineering in Action) by Sjonger, Rebecca

Biomedical engineering and human body systems (Engineering in Action)
by Sjonger, Rebecca

(#0774WW0)

Paperback Crabtree Publishing Company, 2016

Price: USD 7.51

Description: 32 pages : color illustrations; 27 cm.
Dewey: 610.28; Audience: Middle School; Reading Level: 8.7

Other available formats

Hardcover (library binding) Crabtree Publishing Company, 2016

USD 23.00

Product Overview
From Follett

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.;Includes bibliographical references (page 30) and index. "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."--Provided by publisher.

From the Publisher
Engineering in Action connects us with the technology that surrounds us in our everyday lives. Discover the design process that engineers follow to define problems, discuss solutions, and build and test models. From designing life-saving medical devices to high-performance athletic gear, biomedical engineers help diagnose, treat, and prevent problems found in human body systems. Learn about the jobs they do and the steps they must follow in the engineering design process. Book jacket.
Product Details
  • Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
  • Publication Date: September 15, 2015
  • Format: Paperback
  • Series: Engineering in action
  • Dewey: 610.28
  • Classifications: Nonfiction
  • Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
  • ISBN-10: 0-7787-7526-7
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-7787-7526-3
  • LCCN: 2015-017923
  • Follett Number: 0774WW0
  • Reading Level: 8.7
  • Audience: Middle School