Nature Did It First: Engineering Through Biomimicry

Part playful poetry, part nonfiction information, this kid--friendly introduction to biomimicry highlights the remarkable ways plants and animals have helped us solve some of our toughest engineering challenges. One well--known example of biomimicry is the invention of Velcro -- inspired by the sticky burrs from a plant. Discover six more ways nature did first Back matter includes a glossary and a STEM challenge activity to use at home or in the classroom.

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 VelcroHow grooved gecko feet inspired adhesiveHow bumpy whale flippers inspired windmill blades and surfboardsAnd more Back matter includes: A glossary for words like echolocation and adhesiveA STEM Challenge activity perfect for your home or classroom 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 VelcroHow grooved gecko feet inspired adhesiveHow bumpy whale flippers inspired windmill blades and surfboardsAnd more Back matter includes: A glossary for words like echolocation and adhesiveA STEM Challenge activity perfect for your home or classroom What child doesn't want to know how things work? Introduce a young reader in your life to how n