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

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 7-10, Charlesbridge

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mimic makers

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1195818546

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"--, Provided by publisher

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

resource.variantTitle

Biomimicry inventors inspired by nature

Classification

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