Mimic makers : biomimicry inventors inspired by nature

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Title:

Mimic makers : biomimicry inventors inspired by nature

Author:

Nordstrom, Kristen, author.

Boston, Paul (Illustrator)

Summary:

"In biomimicry, scientists imitate traits found in nature. An engineer shapes the nose of his bullet train like a kingfisher's beak. A scientist models her solar cell on the mighty leaf. Discover how eight inventors were inspired by animals and plants to create cutting-edge technology." -- Provided by publisher.

Audience:

Ages 7-10. Charlesbridge.

Physical Description:

44 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm

Genre:

Biographies.

Picture books.

Subject Term:

Biomimicry -- Juvenile literature.

Inventions -- Juvenile literature.

Inventors -- Juvenile literature.

Technological innovations -- Juvenile literature.