3-D Printers

Cutting-Edge Technology

by James Bow

With a bit of programming and some high-tech science, 3-D printers can use a wide variety of materials such as plastic or wood to create an infinite amount of different creations. This book explores the science behind this incredible technology, including the history of 3-D printing and what scientists hope to achieve with these unique tools. Whether used for art, medicine, or just to make something cool at home, 3-D printing is poised to have a remarkable impact on our lives, and this book chronicles the technologys journey from concept to reality.

48 pages, Library Binding

First published August 15, 2016

About the author

I was born in downtown Toronto on April 19, 1972 and lived there until my folks moved up to Kitchener in 1991 so I could attend the University of Waterloo. I’ve lived in Kitchener ever since. I’ve been trained as an urban planner, and I’ve worked as a database manager, web designer, circulation manager, administrative assistant, layout designer and office manager. The one consistent thing about my varied academic and professional career has been a love of writing.

Reviews

[Carson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think it was an excellent and descriptive book. The reason I am rating this four stars is just that its more focused toward the 6th and 7th-grade curriculum because I referred to the AR book finder which is a 6.8 range. Still, a good book because I like how it refers to back then when the printing press was made and how it contributed to today.

[Janelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

an excellent non-fiction book for middle school--information is well-organized, brief, and interesting