Bibliograph

Mimic makers, biomimicry inventors inspired by nature, Kristen Nordstrom ; illustrated by Paul Boston

Type

Label

Mimic makers, biomimicry inventors inspired by nature, Kristen Nordstrom ; illustrated by Paul Boston

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 44)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mimic makers

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Kristen Nordstrom ; illustrated by Paul Boston

Sub title

biomimicry inventors inspired by nature

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 ten inventors were inspired by animals and plants to create cutting-edge technology

Table Of Contents

A bullet train with a beak ; Nakatsu Eiji -- Leaves light up ; Yueh-Lin (Lynn) Loo -- No showers for sharks ; Tony Brennan -- Drink like a bug ; Pak Kitae -- A friendly fungus is among us ; Rodriguez and Redman -- From fins to fans ; Frank Fish -- Whirlybirds and flying machines ; Kingsley Fregene -- Lizard sticky tricks ; Duncan Irschick and Alfred Crosby

Target audience

juvenile

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