Bibliograph

3-D printers, Valerie Bodden

Type

Label

3-D printers, Valerie Bodden

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

3-D printers

Oclc number

975490421

Responsibility statement

Valerie Bodden

Series statement

Modern engineering marvels

Summary

3-D Printers are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of printers, from punch cards, dot matrix, ink jet and laser all the way to today's 3-D printing! Charles Hull and his development of 3D layered plastic printing is featured, and a colorful infographic shows how a 3-D printer works. See the benefits of 3-D printing such as custom prosthetics and orthodontics! A timeline, a glossary, and an index supplement historical and color photos. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO

Table Of Contents

3-D wonders -- Early printing -- Printing revolution -- 3-D emerges -- 3-D developments -- Major advancements -- 3-D DIY -- Printed body parts! -- 3-D on the move -- Printer-made homes -- 3-D future

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Three-dimensional printers

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