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Mimic Makers : Biomimicry Inventors Inspired by Nature by Kristen Nordstrom (2021, Hardcover)

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PublisherCharlesbridge Publishing, Incorporated

ISBN-101580899471

ISBN-139781580899475

eBay Product ID (ePID)6050104421

Product Key Features

Book TitleMimic Makers : Biomimicry Inventors Inspired by Nature

Number of Pages48 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2021

TopicLife Sciences / Anatomy & Physiology (See Also Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology), Technology / How Things Work-Are Made, Technology / Inventions, Science & Nature / Biology

IllustratorYes, Boston, Paul

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction, Science

AuthorKristen Nordstrom

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight18.3 Oz

Item Length11.5 in

Item Width8.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2019-052338

Dewey Edition23

ReviewsWhen problems arise in science or technology, nature often provides the solutions. Nordstrom offers eight case studies as evidence. Among them are the observations of diving kingfishers that led Nakatsu Eiji to redesign the noses of the Japanese Shinkansen bullet trains for better aerodynamics, of serrated humpback whale fins that inspired Frank Fish to develop quieter wind turbine blades, and of tree leaves that led Yueh-Lin (Lynn) Loo to flexible, more-efficient solar cells. Other insights are derived from sources as diverse as Namibian beetles, shark skin, and gecko feet. Invention/inspirations are presented in four-page subsections, the invention presented in the first double-page spread, with its backstory explained economically but clearly in the second. The real inventors and fictional invention users populating Boston's stylized, cleanly drawn illustrations, including one figure who uses a wheelchair, are likewise diverse in age, race, and gender presentation. The author brings her debut to a strong finish with an overview of the study of biomimicry and helpful suggestions for activities and further reading. Of particular note is the section that introduces each inventor (all of whom Nordstrom interviewed) with a photograph; when appropriate, the inventor's surname is placed before their given name, along with a parenthetical explanation. A salutary reminder to young naturalists and would-be Edisons that not all wheels need to be reinvented. -- Kirkus Reviews You and the kids will soak up mind-blowing examples of how animals and plants inspire innovations in this book about biomimicry--when inventors take strategies found in nature and adapt them into technology. One cool case: A scientist came up with a way to prevent algae from growing on submarines by studying the skin of sharks. Short text blocks and bright illustrations make this topic approachable for the pre-K set. --Parents, When problems arise in science or technology, nature often provides the solutions. Nordstrom offers eight case studies as evidence. Among them are the observations of diving kingfishers that led Nakatsu Eiji to redesign the noses of the Japanese Shinkansen bullet trains for better aerodynamics, of serrated humpback whale fins that inspired Frank Fish to develop quieter wind turbine blades, and of tree leaves that led Yueh-Lin (Lynn) Loo to flexible, more-efficient solar cells. Other insights are derived from sources as diverse as Namibian beetles, shark skin, and gecko feet. Invention/inspirations are presented in four-page subsections, the invention presented in the first double-page spread, with its backstory explained economically but clearly in the second. The real inventors and fictional invention users populating Boston's stylized, cleanly drawn illustrations, including one figure who uses a wheelchair, are likewise diverse in age, race, and gender presentation. The author brings her debut to a strong finish with an overview of the study of biomimicry and helpful suggestions for activities and further reading. Of particular note is the section that introduces each inventor (all of whom Nordstrom interviewed) with a photograph; when appropriate, the inventor's surname is placed before their given name, along with a parenthetical explanation. A salutary reminder to young naturalists and would-be Edisons that not all wheels need to be reinvented. -- Kirkus Reviews

Grade FromSecond Grade

Grade ToFifth Grade

Dewey Decimal660.6

Synopsis"Young readers will be captivated by the contemporary inventors and inventions featured, and inspired to incorporate biomimicry into their own designs." --Miranda Paul, author of One Plastic Bag and Water is Wate r Who's the best teacher for scientists, engineers, AND designers? Mother nature, of course! When an inventor is inspired by nature for a new creation, they are practicing something called biomimicry. Meet ten real-life scientists, engineers, and designers who imitate plants and animals to create amazing new technology. An engineer shapes the nose of his train like a kingfisher's beak. A scientist models her solar cell on the mighty leaf. Discover how we copy nature's good ideas to solve real-world problems! "Mimic Makers reveals marvels of engineering inspired by nature with images that invite careful observation and explanations that are expressive, but never over simplified." -- Kim Parfitt, AP Biology and Environmental Science teacher, curriculum developer for Howard Hughes Medical Institute Biointeractive, and recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Math Teaching. "Amazing! . . . Love that the book features the scientists and inventors, and that there is a diverse set of them. --Janine Benyus, co-founder of the Biomimicry Institute, "Young readers will be captivated by the contemporary inventors and inventions featured, and inspired to incorporate biomimicry into their own designs." -Miranda Paul, author of One Plastic Bag and Water is Wate r Who's the best teacher for scientists, engineers, AND designers? Mother nature, of course! When an inventor is inspired by nature for a new creation, they are practicing something called biomimicry. Meet ten real-life scientists, engineers, and designers who imitate plants and animals to create amazing new technology. An engineer shapes the nose of his train like a kingfisher's beak. A scientist models her solar cell on the mighty leaf. Discover how we copy nature's good ideas to solve real-world problems! WINNERAAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books A National Science Teacher AssociationBest STEM Book " Mimic Makers reveals marvels of engineering inspired by nature with images that invitecareful observation and explanations that are expressive, but never over simplified." - Kim Parfitt, AP Biology and Environmental Science teacher, curriculumdeveloper for Howard Hughes Medical Institute Biointeractive, and recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence inScience and Math Teaching. "Amazing! . . . Love that the book features the scientists and inventors, and that there is a diverse set of them. -Janine Benyus, co-founder of the Biomimicry Institute

LC Classification NumberQP517.B56N67 2021