Awesome Innovations Inspired by Birds
Awesome Innovations Inspired by Birds
by Corrigan, Jim
ISBN: 9781680206036
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Birds fly with speed and grace. They build intricate nests. Birds are survivors. They live on every continent of the world. Humans learned to fly by copying birds. Today, many new discoveries come from the study of birds. Scientists, architects, doctors, and engineers learn from them.
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Imprint: Mitchell Lane
Category: NonfictionInterest Level:
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Dewey Number: 600.0
Page Count: 32
Trim: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4
Biomimicry Series
Biomimicry is the act of copying nature to solve human problems. People learned to fly by copying birds. A Swiss hiker invented Velcro after observing how sticky burrs clung to his clothes and his dog's fur. A Japanese engineer found inspiration for the design of a bullet train from kingfishers diving silently into the water. Whale genes might help humans avoid cancer, and the study of shark skin has led to shark-inspired health-care products. Our new series, Biomimicry: Awesome Innovations Inspired by Nature, shines a spotlight on how birds, spiders, plants, sharks, whales, and dolphins have inspired people in science and business to find tomorrow's ideas today. This six-book series is a natural fit to help build a strong STEM foundation in young readers. Each title inspires imagination and curiosity with large photographs, fun facts, and a special section listing steps kids can take today to become tomorrow's innovators.
