Nature Inspired Contraptions

by Robin Koontz

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781731610867
Publisher:	Rourke Educational Media
Publication date:	02/01/2019
Series:	Nature-Inspired Innovations
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	8 MB
Age Range:	9 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Bio-Fastening Systems 4

Animal-Inspired Materials 18

Eye-Inspired Products 32

Helping Aids 38

Glossary 46

Index 47

Show What You Know 47

Further Reading 47

About the Author 48

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2018
Gr 4–8—This series features "After Reading Suggestions" that are tailored to each title, along with vocabulary lists and extension activities. Readers can enjoy an in-depth exploration of such topics as artificial hearts inspired by a jellyfish, jet engines modeled on the nostrils of peregrine falcons, and a stadium that mimics a bird's nest. Photos of each of these innovations are large and detailed, while the text is concise and presented in easily digestible chunks. Diagrams offer additional information about how echolocation is adapted for canes used by those with vision impairments or how buildings use ventilation modeled on termite mounds. A set of "Show What You Know" questions appears in the back matter for a quick review. VERDICT Highly recommended for general science or STEAM programs, this series features the latest designs in multiple fields from around the world.

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