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Biomimicry

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Biomimicry examines the extraordinary innovations of the natural world and the human inventions they have inspired. Readers will learn about marvels such as high-performance swimsuits modeled after sharkskin and the sleek front ends of Japanese bullet trains based on the long, streamlined beak of the kingfisher. There’s also plenty about what glimmers on the horizon: A Brazilian beetle may be key to developing computers that run on light, and the gecko’s humble foot may hold the secret to revolutionizing the way surgical wounds are closed. Best of all, nature’s inventions are lean, green machines that are self-sustaining and generate zero waste — yet another cue humans are taking from the natural world. Astounding facts, easy-to-understand prose and luminous illustrations bring the wonders of nature into the science lab.

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Biomimicry examines the extraordinary innovations of the natural world and the human inventions they have inspired. Readers will learn about marvels such as high-performance swimsuits modeled after sharkskin and the sleek front ends of Japanese bullet trains based on the long, streamlined beak of the kingfisher. There’s also plenty about what glimmers on the horizon: A Brazilian beetle may be key to developing computers that run on light, and the gecko’s humble foot may hold the secret to revolutionizing the way surgical wounds are closed. Best of all, nature’s inventions are lean, green machines that are self-sustaining and generate zero waste — yet another cue humans are taking from the natural world. Astounding facts, easy-to-understand prose and luminous illustrations bring the wonders of nature into the science lab.

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Reading Levels

    lexile level
  • 1110L

  • guided reading
  • X

  • guided reading grade level
  • 6-up

AWARDS & REVIEWS

Reviews

"An intriguing collection of invention, engineering and scientific advances and potential developments for readers who like to know a little bit about a lot of things."

Kirkus Reviews, 15/07/2011

"An abundant taster of a science book that makes an excellent case for the point of “copying nature”."

The Toronto Star, 10/10/2011

"... this book will be of interest not only to budding scientists and science fair hopefuls, but also to those who like a splash of art with their science"

School Library Journal, 01/11/2011

Awards

  • 2012 - Best Books for Kids & Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre, Winner

  • 2012 - Green Earth Book Award, Newton Marasco Foundation, Short-listed

  • 2012 - Information Book Award, The Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada, Commended

  • 2012 - Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction, Canadian Children's Book Centre, Short-listed

  • 2012 - Outstanding Science Books, National Science Teachers Association, Winner

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