Boing-Boing the Bionic Cat
and the Jewel Thief
Larry Hench
Illustrated by Ruth Denise Lear
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Hard cover | 66 pages | ISBN: 1-57498-129-3 |
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Summary
 Join Boing-Boing the Bionic Cat™ on his next adventure!
After breakfast, Daniel's mother asked, "Dan, do you still want to go to the museum today?"
"Yes!" he replied. "I've been waiting all week."
"Are you certain that you can get there and back by yourself?" asked his mother. "Of course I can," answered Daniel.
"All right, you can go on your own this time," said his mother...
Boing-Boing the Bionic Cat™ and the Jewel Thief continues the adventures of Daniel, a young boy allergic to cats, and Boing-Boing the Bionic Cat, the amazing, robotic cat made for him by his kindly neighbor Professor George.
As a surprise for Daniel, Professor George adds a new ceramic part to the robotic cat he created, giving Boing-Boing the ability to "ROAR" like a lion! What Professor George doesn't realize is just how important this new feature will be.
What excitement awaits the invincible duo, Daniel and his bionic cat, during their trip to the natural history museum? Dinosaurs? Tigers? Whales? A Jewel Thief? During a Saturday afternoon trip to the museum, Daniel and Boing-Boing stumble into an adventure and soon learn that things aren't always as they seem.
Professor George, Boing-Boing, and Daniel bring engineering and science to life through the creation of a bionic cat and their exciting adventures and discoveries. This second book in the Boing-Boing the Bionic Cat™ series continues to entertain while teaching children about the evolving process of science, the benefits and limits of technology, and the caring and understanding from adult role models.
Excerpt from Boing-Boing the Bionic Cat's Newest Adventure Chapter 2
Professor George walked down to his basement workshop. It was a very special workshop — a small version of the bioengineering research lab that he directed at the university.
On his workbench were many tools and special ceramic parts. He also had lots of electronic equipment and a powerful computer, nicknamed Supie, which was connected to the big super computer at the university.
Professor George turned on his computer, typed in his passwords and said, partly to himself and partly to the computer, "Well, Supie, let's see what's wrong with Boing-Boing."
He unscrewed the small plate in the bionic cat's belly and opened the compartment containing the cat's little computer. Next, he attached some wires from his computer to the bionic cat.
"OK, Supie," he muttered. "Show me what's wrong with this little guy."
The computer screen lit up with a colored display of the wiring inside Boing-Boing.
Professor George used the mouse connected to the computer to follow the circuit controlling the voice simulator.
"Hey, isn't that funny," he chuckled to himself. "I'm using a mouse to fix a cat! Dan will get a real laugh at that when I tell him tomorrow."
"There it is!" exclaimed Professor George, peering closely at the computer screen. "A piece of dust is causing a short between two wires. That's why you're not purring, little fellow. No problem, I can fix you in no time at all."
After removing the dust with a pair of tweezers, Professor George said to himself, "Aha, I have an idea. I'll add a nice surprise to Boing-Boing for Dan."
So, he began typing some changes into the computer program that controlled Boing-Boing's voice simulator.
Professor George finished and put Boing-Boing on the floor. "There! You're even more special now. Let's see how your new talent works."
He tested the change and laughed at the results.
"Yes, indeed. Boing-Boing, you will really give Dan a big surprise tomorrow. Now, I must look at tomorrow's lecture notes and then to bed."
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