Wombat by Christopher Cheng
Learn all about the Australian "bulldozer of the bush" in a fascinating introduction to the wombat.Wombats may look soft and cuddly, but they are determined and tough, with sharp teeth that never stop growing, limbs that they use to shovel dirt like bulldozers, and bony bottoms they use to defend their burrows. They can live for years without drinking water, getting all of their moisture from the plants they eat--and they deposit their cube-shaped poop on rocks or stumps as a warning to other wombats. Follow one of these powerful marsupials through a suspenseful day in Christopher Cheng's engaging narration, paired with endearing illustrations by Liz Duthie and interspersed with intriguing facts. An endnote provides additional information about wombats for readers curious to learn more.
Dr. Christopher Cheng has worked in academic research and the medical device sector for over 20 years. His academic work has centered on hemodynamics and vascular structural mechanics, with a particular focus on illness studies and medical device interactions with the body. He has approximately 80 articles in journals, conferences, and book chapters to his credit. Dr. Cheng has worked in the medical device sector for both small and large companies, with experience in design, manufacturing, preclinical testing, clinical trials, and marketing. Dr. Cheng is currently the CEO of Koli, Inc., an early-stage medical device firm developing a catheter-based gallstone disease treatment.
Dr. Cheng is also an Adjunct Professor at Stanford University's Division of Vascular Surgery, where he directs the Vascular Intervention Biomechanics and Engineering (VIBE) lab. Dr. Cheng graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering and a master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He subsequently went on to get his Master's and Ph.D. degrees. Stanford University offers Biomechanics degrees.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781536220360 |
| ISBN 10 | 1536220361 |
| Title | Wombat |
| Author | Christopher Cheng |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Year published | 2021-09-07 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |