Beauty and the Beak: How Science, Technology, and a 3D-Printed Beak Rescued a Bald Eagle

Name: Beauty and the Beak: How Science, Technology, and a 3D-Printed Beak Rescued a Bald Eagle
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Book Synopsis: Awarded the AAAS/SUBARU SB&F PRIZE for EXCELLENCE in SCIENCE BOOKS and 5 other children's book awards! "Three words. 3D. Printed beak. Oh come on, you aren't impressed? Well, check out the back matter on this book and you will be. It's insane!" —School Library Journal

Beauty and the Beak is the incredible true story about an injured wild bald eagle who received a pioneering, 3D-printed beak—and made world news! Follow Beauty close up and in photographs, from the moment she uses her baby beak to emerge from her egg, through her hunt when she uses her powerful adult beak to feed herself, to the day her beak is illegally shot off, leaving her helpless. This brave and uplifting story continues through her rescue, into the months of engineering her 3D-printed prosthetic beak and intense hours of her beak surgery, to the moment she takes the first drink of water by herself with her new beak.

Beauty and the Beak captures the spirit and courage of this amazing bird and America's national symbol—whose species was nearly wiped out by human activity, only to be restored and thriving because of environmental conservation and human compassion. This book will resonate with those who have their own stories of other animals endangered or in need, and humans, from young children to military veterans, in need of prosthetic limbs, who are being given new lives with state-of-the-art devices.

The book includes expanded information about bald eagles as a top predator species, their near extinction in most of the U.S., their successful reintroduction back into the wild, and efforts to conserve this critical raptor species today.

BONUS! Bird QR app download developed with Cornell Lab for interactive features in the book! Read more

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Are you ready to be amazed? Introducing "Beauty and the Beak: How Science, Technology, and a 3D-Printed Beak Rescued a Bald Eagle" - a book that has taken the world by storm! Awarded the prestigious AAAS/SUBARU SB&F PRIZE for EXCELLENCE in SCIENCE BOOKS and 5 other children's book awards, this is a story that will captivate readers of all ages.

What sets this book apart? Well, how about a 3D-printed beak as the protagonist? Yes, you heard it right! It's not just any beak, but a beak that was created using cutting-edge technology. If that doesn't impress you, the back matter of this book will. It's filled with mind-blowing facts that will leave you in awe!

Follow the incredible journey of Beauty, a wild bald eagle, as she faces adversity and triumphs over challenges. Experience the heart-wrenching moments when her beloved beak is shot off, leaving her entirely dependent on the compassion of others. Witness the groundbreaking process of engineering a 3D-printed beak, and the transformative surgery that ultimately gives Beauty a new lease on life.

Not only is "Beauty and the Beak" a story of resilience, but it also sheds light on the importance of conservation and the impact humans have on nature. Discover how the bald eagle species, once on the brink of extinction, made a remarkable comeback thanks to environmental efforts and human compassion.

This book goes beyond the narrative of one incredible bird. It explores the wider context of endangered animals and the individuals who benefit from advanced prosthetic devices. From young children to military veterans, many lives have been transformed through state-of-the-art technology.

But that's not all! As a bonus, you'll have access to a Bird QR app developed in collaboration with Cornell Lab. This app enhances the reading experience with interactive features, making the story even more engaging and immersive.

Join us on this extraordinary journey and be inspired by Beauty and the Beak. Click here to get your copy now!

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