Book excerpt: People have been using prosthetics for thousands of years. Today, animals use them too! And in the future cutting-edge technology of bionics will add even more possibilities. Readers of this high-interest title will explore the history of prosthetics technology available today, and what the future holds for bionics. Engaging text and interesting photos combine with a diagram, timeline, graph, and pro/con comparison to offer fascinating information about this amazing technology that benefits our animal friends!