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The Wonders of Biomimicry
By Kathleen Madden
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From butterfly wings inspiring the development of mobile device displays to the shape of a kingfisher bird's body improving the design of Japan's bullet train, nature has been inspiring humans to build better and smarter for generations. Innovation based on observations of nature, plants, and animals... Read More
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Who Knew?

Sometimes nature is the world's greatest innovator

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From butterfly wings inspiring the development of mobile device displays to the shape of a kingfisher bird's body improving the design of Japan's bullet train, nature has been inspiring humans to build better and smarter for generations. Innovation based on observations of nature, plants, and animals is called biomimicry.

This introduction to fascinating topic of biomimicry is filled with stunning photographs and amazing facts to encourage engagement and spark curiosity in early readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780884489931

Publisher: Tilbury House,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 November 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: Tilbury House,U.S.

Illustration: Full-color photographs

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 213.0mm

Height: 264.0mm

Weight: 370g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kathleen Madden

About the Author

Kathleen Madden is an author, educator, and member of the Biomimicry Institute which seeks to advance the adoption of nature-inspired strategies to help solve the most pressing problems of our time. Kathleen lives in New Jersey.

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