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

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

(#0774SW1)

Hardcover (library binding) Crabtree Publishing Company, 2016

Price: USD 23.00

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

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Paperback Crabtree Publishing Company, 2016

USD 7.51

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

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.

Product Details
  • Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
  • Publication Date: September 15, 2015
  • Format: Hardcover (library binding)
  • Series: Engineering in action
  • Dewey: 610.28
  • Classifications: Nonfiction
  • Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
  • ISBN-10: 0-7787-7505-4
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-7787-7505-8
  • LCCN: 2015-017923
  • Follett Number: 0774SW1
  • Reading Level: 8.7
  • Audience: Middle School