Who Knew? - The Wonders of Biomimicry

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.

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.

Summary

Sometimes nature is the world's greatest innovator

Product details

• Authors: Kathleen Madden
• Publisher: Tilbury House Publishers
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.10.2024
• EAN: 9780884489931
• ISBN: 978-0-88448-993-1
• No. of pages: 40
• Dimensions: 208 mm x 262 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 386 g
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology