artificial limbs

When schools reopen and clubs reconvene after COVID-19 closures, Kikuzato can't wait to try out his new leg, but he is still plagued by memories of falling like he did in his first public race. He tries to make up with his friend Take after their fight, and Kikuzato competes in his first race with his new leg. The race makes him asks himself why he's running in the first place.

Explores how and why prosthetics were developed, how the technology works today, and how the technology will be advanced in the future.

"When the worsening pandemic forces schools to close temporarily, Kikuzato and the other members of the track and field club must find creative ways to keep up their training. The anticipation of his new custom running prosthesis is more than enough to motivate Kikuzato, but his excitement is undercut by the presence of his father, now working from home. Will being in close quarters bring father and son together or drive them even further apart?!"--Back cover.

"A graphic novel exploring amputation, revealing details about famous amputees throughout history, the invention of the tourniquet, phantom limb syndrome, types of prostheses, and transhumanist technologies"--.

"Shouta Kikuzato's hopes of starting on his school's prestigious soccer team are derailed when a terrible incident costs him his leg. Now in his first year of high school (again), Kikuzato has resigned himself to never reaching his athletic dreams. But when Chidori, a passing prosthetist, notices Kikuzato's artificial limb--and speed--as he races through the train station, the specialist proposes a partnership: Chidori will build Kikuzato a brand-new leg designed solely for speed. All Kikuzato has to do is run!"--Back cover.

". . . David Aguilar retells how he built his first arm with Legos, and shares many other stories to teach us the most important lesson he has learned in life : there is no better prosthetics than love"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history of prosthetic limbs and how science and technology is changing the world of bionics.

"In this title, readers learn the stories of animals that are both benefitting from and helping out the world of prosthetic science - covering ... species, situations, and science backgrounds"--Provided by publisher.

"Using innovative designs and technology such as 3-D printing, humans are helping animals in need. Discover the amazing true stories of five animals that have survived thanks to their prosthetic body parts"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores how and why prosthetics were developed, how the technology works today, and how the technology will be advanced in the future"--Provided by publisher.