  | Who knew? : the wonders of biomimicry Author: Madden, Kathleen E. | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
Sometimes nature is the world's greatest innovator. From butterfly wings to kingfisher birds, nature has been inspiring humans to build better and smarter for generations. This introduction to biomimicry is filled with colorful photographs and amazing facts to encourage engagement.
Reviews:
Booklist (08/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 08/01/2024 Both adults and kids use products designed with the help of biomimicry, which Madden describes as “looking towards nature to solve human problems.” Adults appreciate the reflective markers that are visible on roadways in the dark, but few people realize that these useful devices were inspired by a cat’s eyes in the dark night. Kids wear shoes secured with Velcro, but most are unaware that the hooks on burdock seeds inspired the now-familiar fastener technology. Other examples include the sleek design of Japan’s bullet train (based on the kingfisher bird’s beak) and the invention of drones, with their ability to fly in any direction and to hover (inspired by hummingbirds). The relatively brief text on each double-page spread focuses on an invention and what inspired it, rather than on the inventor’s experience. A large, eye-catching color photo introduces each animal, plant, or other natural feature a human invention mimicked. Many books are available for introducing children to the concept of biomimicry, but this is a handsome one, and it’s well-designed for classroom sharing. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
