Diane Bailey

Biomedical Engineers - Scientists in Action Diane Bailey

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Grades 9-12. Brief Description: Change peoples lives for the better with . . . BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERS!Give the gift of sight! Create ways for people to walk for the first time! Design machines that can make hearts keep pumping! These talented experts use science and technology to improve lives. It takes engineering and a little imagination, but the experts in this book are working hard at the frontiers of science. Each title in this series contains color photos, insider quotes from real scientists in the field, recent news items highlighting the excitement of each field, and back matter including: an index, further reading lists for books and internet resources, and a series glossary. Mason Crests editorial team has placed Key Icons to Look for throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are then used in the prose throughout that chapter, and are emboldened, so that the reader is able to reference back to the definitions- building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Text Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the readers comprehension of the chapter they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each chapter as well and provide readers with suggestions for projects th