Nature Inspired Contraptions

Nature Inspired Contraptions

Author: Robin Koontz

Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Published: 2019-02-01

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1731610866

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Did you know that nature is the world's largest science and engineering lab? Learn how designers and engineers use biomimicry to create or improve products. This title supports NGSS for Engineering Design.


Clothing Inspired by Nature

Clothing Inspired by Nature

Author: Margeaux Weston

Publisher: Pebble

Published: 2019-08

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 1977108377

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From nature to clothes -- Hook and loop fastener -- Swim like a shark -- Polar bear wear -- Waterproof leaves -- Super spinning spiders -- Color changing creatures -- Gecko feet -- Beaver suits.


Awesome Innovations Inspired by Plants

Awesome Innovations Inspired by Plants

Author: Jim Corrigan

Publisher: Mitchell Lane

Published: 2020-09-21

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13: 1545751951

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Plants can do amazing things. They grow in the most unlikely places. They soak up sunlight for energy, and use rain, wind, and animals to spread their seeds. Some plants lure insects for food. Others can self-clean. Humans have copied many clever plant tricks. Today, scientists are placing technology inside plants. The results are awesome.


Nature's Energy

Nature's Energy

Author: Robin Koontz

Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Published: 2019-02-01

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1731610874

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Nature has 3.8 billion years of experience! Learn how nature has led designers and engineers to develop new ways to collect and conserve energy. This title supports NGSS for Earth and Human Activity.


Animal-Inspired Robots

Animal-Inspired Robots

Author: Robin Koontz

Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Published: 2019-02-01

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1731610882

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Scientists and engineers study and learn from nature to help solve problems and improve the world. Learn how biomimics has contributed to robotics. This title supports NGSS for Engineering Design.


Biomimicry and Medicine

Biomimicry and Medicine

Author: Robin Koontz

Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Published: 2019-02-01

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1731610904

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Learn how biomimicry uses nature as inspiration and how it is playing an important role in the medical field. This title supports NGSS for Engineering Design.


Biomimic Building

Biomimic Building

Author: Robin Koontz

Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Published: 2019-02-01

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1731610858

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Nature - inspired building designs, materials, and systems can provide better ways for people to thrive in their environments. Learn how designers and engineers use biomimicry to come up with safer, more sustainable, and energy efficient buildings. This title supports NGSS for Engineering Design.


Awesome Innovations Inspired by Spiders

Awesome Innovations Inspired by Spiders

Author: Jim Corrigan

Publisher: Mitchell Lane

Published: 2020-09-21

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1545751978

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Spiders may be creepy, but they know amazing tricks. Some species have learned to fly. Others like to hangout underwater. Spider silk is strong and flexible. Spiders use it for more than just webs. Scientists keep trying to mimic spider silk. Once they succeed, people will find many awesome uses.


Bio-Inspired Transportation and Communication

Bio-Inspired Transportation and Communication

Author: Robin Koontz

Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Published: 2019-02-01

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1731610890

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Biomimics researchers experiment with and create innovative designs that help solve human problems . Learn how nature has inspired many new designs in both transportation and communication. This title supports NGSS for Engineering Design.


Awesome Innovations Inspired by Whales

Awesome Innovations Inspired by Whales

Author: Jim Corrigan

Publisher: Mitchell Lane

Published: 2020-09-21

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1545751986

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Whales are the world’s largest animals. They roam the ocean in search of food, calling to each other with song. Humans nearly hunted whales to extinction. Now we learn from them, making better wind turbines and water filters. Whales may also help with medicine and climate change. They are awesome.