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Mimic makers : biomimicry inventors inspired by nature

Nordstrom, Kristen. (Author). Boston, Paul (Illustrator) (Added Author).

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

Book  - 2021
J 610.28 Nor
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Biomimicry > Juvenile literature.
Inventions > Juvenile literature.
Inventors > Juvenile literature.
Technological innovations > Juvenile literature.
Nature > Miscellanea > Juvenile literature.
Genre
Trivia and miscellanea.
  • ISBN: 9781580899475
  • Physical Description 44 pages : illustrations ; 23 x 30 cm
  • Publisher [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2021.

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