Fall 2024

Human 2.0

A Celebration of Human Bionics

  • Interest Level: Grade 4 - Grade 8
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

From cochlear implants and pacemakers to bionic arms and legs, pioneering technological breakthroughs have changed lives.

For some people, particularly those with disabilities, recent advances have crossed the realm of imagination into reality. People with paraplegia can walk again, those who are hearing impaired can listen to even the faintest sounds, and people with missing limbs can create beautiful works of art. This phenomenal book is a celebration of all that has been achieved so far, and a look at what might be possible in the future. Is it inevitable that technology will surpass biology?

Human 2.0 has been reviewed by Mayo Clinic rehabilitation specialist Sherilyn Driscoll, MD.

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Interest Level Grade 4 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 4
Genre Science
Category Diverse Books: #OwnVoices, Diverse Books: Physical Disability & Illness, Diversity, STEM, STEM: Engineering, STEM: Life Science/Health and Human Body
Copyright 2025
Publisher Mayo Clinic Press
Imprint Mayo Clinic Press Kids
Language English
Number of Pages 64
Publication Date 2024-08-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF053180, JNF051130, JNF051030
Dimensions 8.5 x 11
Guided Reading Level Y
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Foreword, Original artwork, Table of contents, and Timeline

Author: Patrick Kane

Patrick Kane was fitted with a revolutionary bionic arm in 2010. He carried the Olympic torch as part of the London 2012 Olympic Games, spoke at TEDxTeen, and appeared at WIRED Next Generation.

Illustrator: Samuel Rodriguez

Samuel Rodriguez was self-taught through the graffiti scene until pursuing a Bachelor in Fine Arts at California College of the Arts. He has seen his work shown in public art spaces, museums, and galleries.