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Built by Animals

Meet the creatures who inspire our homes and cities
By Christiane Dorion
Series: Designed by Nature
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Built by Animals explores the fascinating world of biomimicry, revealing how over 26 animal species have inspired modern building materials and techniques. Through engaging illustrations by Yeji Yun and expert explanations from WWF educator Christiane Dorion, young readers discover nature’s solutions for sustainable architecture, such as solar energy use, desert plant growth, innovative water pumping, and river cleaning. From the hexagonal strength of bee honeycombs to termite nests with natural air conditioning, this book highlights how animals pioneered the technologies shaping our built environment.
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Ideal for children interested in STEM subjects, nature enthusiasts, and young readers curious about how animals influence human innovation in architecture and sustainability.

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Built by Animals introduces us to the creatures who know how to build, and looks at how their techniques have been copied in human construction.

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Following on from the incredible Invented by Animals, Built by Animals introduces us to the creatures who have inspired the materials and techniques that are used by humans in the building world today.

Meet over 26 animals behind the most amazing building tech, humorously brought to life by Yeji Yun and wittily and expertly explained by WWF educator Christiane Dorion. This book dives into the world of biomimicry and answers questions like:

  • How can we use more solar energy to power our homes?
  • How can we grow plants in the desert?
  • How can we pump water to the top of very tall buildings?
  • How can we clean polluted rivers?

From the bee's honeycomb shape that strengthens structures to termites that build their nests with natural air-con, these creatures did it first! And, at the end of the book, find out who wins big at the Animal Builder Awards! Will it be the prairie dog, the peacock, the beaver or the firefly?

Built by Animals explores this amazing STEM subject in a deceptively simple way, showing children that the future of architecture can be inspired by and be respectful of nature.

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“Discover how animals have inspired architecture and help us make our cities more sustainable. Full of fun details and humorous illustration, this is the sequel to Invented by Animals, which was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award.” — The Bookseller

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711265684

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wide Eyed Editions

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Yeji Yun

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 650g

Pages: 80

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Christiane Dorion Series: Designed by Nature

About the Author

Christiane Dorion is an award-winning author and educational consultant. She has written a number of children's books about the natural world and has worked with WWF and other environmental organisations for over 30 years. You can visit her website at www.christianedorion.com.Yeji Yun is an illustrator and artist (currently) based in Seoul, South Korea. Since graduating from Kingston University in London, she has been working with various clients from all over the world. Yeji has won and been shortlisted for numerous awards, including the 3x3 International Illustration Show No.13 in 2016.

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