October 1, 2016
Grades 3-5 With eyes planted firmly on the future, this entry in the Searchlight Books: What's Cool about Science? series examines the science behind cryobiologythe effects of cold on living thingsand the outcomes it may eventually have on human life. In four clear, concise chapters, accompanied by glossy close-up photos of technological gear and frozen organs, this explains the effects, both preservative and damaging, of cold on bodies and examines the natural reactions of animals (i.e., hibernation), before more thoroughly discussing the potential for freezingand perhaps one day reanimatinghuman bodies. While the science for bringing the frozen dead (human or extinct animal) back to life or freezing astronauts for long space journeys is far off, cryobiology has many uses in modern-day science and surgery, and this provides a level account both of these and of future possibilities.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2016, American Library Association.)
July 1, 2017
These slight volumes describe breakthrough medical technologies and procedures, including the preservation of living tissue via cooling and freezing; innovations in the replacement of limbs and organs; and developments such as virtual doctors and health trackers. The coverage is cursory, but it's interesting and well organized. Captioned photographs and sidebars are well integrated into the main text. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
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