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Biomimicry : Inventions Inspired by Nature by Dora Lee (2011, Hardcover)

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Biomimicry examines the extraordinary innovations

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Product Identifiers

PublisherKids CAN Press, The Limited

ISBN-101554534674

ISBN-139781554534678

eBay Product ID (ePID)102818320

Product Key Features

Book TitleBiomimicry : Inventions Inspired by Nature

Number of Pages40 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2011

TopicScience & Nature / General (See Also Headings under Animals or Technology), Science & Nature / Discoveries, Technology / General, Technology / Inventions

IllustratorYes, Thompson, Margot

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorDora Lee

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight17.6 Oz

Item Length12.2 in

Item Width9.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2015-462037

Dewey Edition23

ReviewsAn intriguing collection of invention, engineering and scientific advances and potential developments for readers who like to know a little bit about a lot of things.-- Kirkus Reviews, ... this book will be of interest not only to budding scientists and science fair hopefuls, but also to those who like a splash of art with their science-- School Library Journal, An abundant taster of a science book that makes an excellent case for the point of "copying nature".-- The Toronto Star

Grade FromThird Grade

Dewey Decimal608

Grade ToSeventh Grade

SynopsisA fascinating homage to Mother Nature's genius, anchored by solid science and a strong environmental message., Biomimicry examines the extraordinary innovations of the natural world and the human inventions they have inspired. Readers will learn about marvels such as high-performance swimsuits modeled after sharkskin and the sleek front ends of Japanese bullet trains based on the long, streamlined beak of the kingfisher. There's also plenty about what glimmers on the horizon: A Brazilian beetle may be key to developing computers that run on light, and the gecko's humble foot may hold the secret to revolutionizing the way surgical wounds are closed. Best of all, nature's inventions are lean, green machines that are self-sustaining and generate zero waste --- yet another cue humans are taking from the natural world. Astounding facts, easy-to-understand prose and luminous illustrations bring the wonders of nature into the science lab.

LC Classification NumberT173.8L44 2011