Nature Did It First Engineering Through Biomimicry
Nature Did It First Engineering Through Biomimicry by Karen Ansberry is a 32-page book published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated in 2020. This engaging work introduces young readers to the concept of biomimicry, showcasing how nature inspires innovation to address engineering challenges. The book combines playful rhymes with nonfiction elements, making it suitable for children aged 5 and up.
Readers will discover various examples of how natural designs have influenced human inventions, such as Velcro inspired by burrs and adhesive technology derived from gecko feet. Each example is presented with a fun, rhyming description and prompts readers to think creatively about solving problems. The book also includes a glossary of terms and a STEM Challenge activity, enhancing its educational value in the realms of science, nature, and technology.
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What child doesn’t want to know how things work? Introduce a young reader in your life to how nature works and inspires innovation to help solve some of our toughest engineering challenges. This kid-friendly, beautiful introduction to biomimicry is half playful rhymes and half nonfiction, perfect for ages 5 and up.
Nature does it best … and did it first! Explore the ways we have looked to nature for brilliant new designs and innovations to solve our own conundrums. Each example in nature is paired with a fun, rhyming description, an example of how it has been used by us, and a question to the reader–“what other problems can be solved?”
Learn fascinating examples of biomimicry, like:
- How burrs inspired Velcro
- How grooved gecko feet inspired adhesive
- How bumpy whale flippers inspired windmill blades and surfboards
- And more!
Back matter includes:
- A glossary for words like echolocation and adhesive
- A STEM Challenge activity perfect for your home or classroom
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