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Mimic makers biomimicry inventors inspired by nature

"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 eight inventors were inspired by animals and plants to create cutting-edge technology"--

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Main Author: Nordstrom, Kristen (Author)
Other Authors: Boston, Paul (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, [2021]
Subjects:
Biomimicry > Juvenile nonfiction.
Inventions > Juvenile nonfiction.
Inventors > Juvenile nonfiction.
Technological innovations > Juvenile nonfiction.
Nature > Miscellanea > Juvenile nonfiction.
Biographies > Juvenile.
Trivia and miscellanea > Juvenile.
Picture books.
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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 eight inventors were inspired by animals and plants to create cutting-edge technology"--
Physical Description:44 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm
Audience:Ages 7-10.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 44-[45]).
ISBN:9781580899475
1580899471
Author Notes:Kristen Nordstrom is a full-time teacher at a STEAM Academy teaching biomimicry and other science topics. This Title One, public elementary school was started by a group of dedicated teachers and one amazing principal, to bring the power of hands-on science to second language learners and socio-economically challenged students. Kristen is a member of NSTA and Mimic Makers is her first book.

Paul Boston is the author and illustrator of Map Your Way , Find Your Way Under the Sea , and several other children's books. He starts all his artwork with his trusty ballpoint pen and brings the drawings to bright, bold, busy life on his computer.

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