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Awesome Innovations Inspired by Plants

Awesome Innovations Inspired by Plants

by Corrigan, Jim

ISBN: 9781680206074

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Plants can do amazing things. They grow in the most unlikely places. They soak up sunlight for energy, and use rain, wind, and animals to spread their seeds. Some plants lure insects for food. Others can self-clean. Humans have copied many clever plant tricks. Today, scientists are placing technology inside plants. The results are awesome.

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  • Copyright: 2021
    Imprint:     Mitchell Lane
    Category:     Nonfiction

    Interest Level:

    • Elementary

    Reading Level:

    • Grade 4

  • Book Features:

    • About the Author
    • Full-color photographs
    • Further Resources
    • Glossary
    • Index
    • Interesting facts

    Dewey Number: 600.0
    Page Count:     32
    Trim:     6 1/2 x 9 1/4

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"Young readers who are fascinated by animals will enjoy these titles that showcase examples of biomimicry.
VERDICT: A wonderful set to use in covering engineering and design standards."
-- School Library Journal

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