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Nature Did It First

Engineering Through Biomimicry

By: Jennifer DiRubbio, Karen Ansberry

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Paperback | 1 May 2020 | Edition Number 1

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32 Pages

Age
6+

Grade
1 - 2

Dimensions(cm)
0.5 x 20.4 x 25.3

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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.

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"Rhymes, such as yard and Bernard... will help youngsters, ages 5 - 10, read independently. Endnotes including a glossary and a STEM Biomimicry Design Challenge, complement the examples of copying nature to solve a problem. " - Oneota Reading Journal
"This colorful children's book is a wonderful contribution to science literacy, particularly the underrepresented field of bioengineering." - Catherine Bilow, Catholic Library World
"Inspiring for all those kids who look at the world in wonder and ask, what if?" - Kirkus Reviews
"You will never see nature with the same eyes after reading this book." - Skipping Stones Magazine

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