Mimic Makers

Mimic Makers
Author: Kristen Nordstrom
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2021-07-13
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580899471

“Young readers will be captivated by the contemporary inventors and inventions featured, and inspired to incorporate biomimicry into their own designs.” —Miranda Paul, author of One Plastic Bag and Water is Water Who's the best teacher for scientists, engineers, AND designers? Mother nature, of course! When an inventor is inspired by nature for a new creation, they are practicing something called biomimicry. Meet ten real-life scientists, engineers, and designers who imitate plants and animals to create amazing new technology. An engineer shapes the nose of his train like a kingfisher's beak. A scientist models her solar cell on the mighty leaf. Discover how we copy nature's good ideas to solve real-world problems! WINNER AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books A National Science Teacher Association Best STEM Book “Mimic Makers reveals marvels of engineering inspired by nature with images that invite careful observation and explanations that are expressive, but never over simplified.” —Kim Parfitt, AP Biology and Environmental Science teacher, curriculum developer for Howard Hughes Medical Institute Biointeractive, and recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Math Teaching. “Amazing! . . . Love that the book features the scientists and inventors, and that there is a diverse set of them. —Janine Benyus, co-founder of the Biomimicry Institute


Biomimicry

Biomimicry
Author: Janine M. Benyus
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2009-08-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0061958921

Repackaged with a new afterword, this "valuable and entertaining" (New York Times Book Review) book explores how scientists are adapting nature's best ideas to solve tough 21st century problems. Biomimicry is rapidly transforming life on earth. Biomimics study nature's most successful ideas over the past 3.5 million years, and adapt them for human use. The results are revolutionizing how materials are invented and how we compute, heal ourselves, repair the environment, and feed the world. Janine Benyus takes readers into the lab and in the field with maverick thinkers as they: discover miracle drugs by watching what chimps eat when they're sick; learn how to create by watching spiders weave fibers; harness energy by examining how a leaf converts sunlight into fuel in trillionths of a second; and many more examples. Composed of stories of vision and invention, personalities and pipe dreams, Biomimicry is must reading for anyone interested in the shape of our future.


Design Like Nature

Design Like Nature
Author: Megan Clendenan
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2021-03-16
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1459824660

★“Fascinating...An appealing resource sure to spark an interest in biomimicry, from casual readers to budding scientists. Recommended for all libraries.”—School Library Journal, starred review Did you know that lamps can be powered by glowing bacteria instead of electricity? That gloves designed like gecko feet let people climb straight up glass walls? Or that kids are finding ways to make compostable plastic out of banana peels? Biomimicry, the scientific term for when we learn from and copy nature, is a revolutionary way to look to nature for answers to environmental problems such as climate change. In Design Like Nature young readers discover innovations and inventions inspired by the environment. Nature runs the entire planet with no waste and no pollution. Can humans learn to do this too? It's time to step outside and start designing like nature.


Biomimicry

Biomimicry
Author: Seraphine Menu
Publisher: Seven Stories Press
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2020-12-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1644210207

Nature did it first! A beautiful and whimsically illustrated explanation of cool inventions like Velcro and scuba suits that were inspired by the natural world Discover how bats led to the development of radar, whales inspired the pacemaker, and the lotus flower may help us produce indestructible clothing. "Biomimicry" comes from the Greek "bio" (life) and "mimesis" (imitation)." Here are various and amazing ways that nature inspires us to create cool inventions in science and medicine, clothing design, and architecture. From the fireflies that showed inventors how LEDs could give off more light to the burdock plant that inspired velcro to the high speed trains of Japan that take the form of a kingfisher's sleek, aerodynamic head, there are innumerable ways that we can create smarter, better, safer inventions by observing the natural world. Author Seraphine Menu and illustrator Emmanuelle Walker also gently explain that our extraordinary, diverse, and awe-inspiring world is like a carefully calibrated machine and its fragile balance must be treated with extreme care and respect. "Go outside," they say, "observe, compare, and maybe some day you'll be the next person to be struck by a great idea."


Built by Animals

Built by Animals
Author: Christiane Dorion
Publisher: Designed by Nature
Total Pages: 79
Release: 2022-04-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0711265682

Built by Animals introduces us to the creatures who know how to build, and looks at how their techniques have been copied in human construction.


Nature Did It First

Nature Did It First
Author: karen Ansberry
Publisher: Dawn Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020
Genre: JUVENILE NONFICTION
ISBN: 9781584696575

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.


Quick & Easy Scrapbook Styles

Quick & Easy Scrapbook Styles
Author: Memory Makers
Publisher: Memory Makers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-09-22
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781892127983

Quick & Easy has never been so much fun! In the past few years several unique scrapbooking styles have emerged. Pages with whirly freeform style are just as common as those with crisp, clean cuts. Textures and accents run the gamut from urban rugged to soft country chic. If your curiosity is stirred to experiment with the abundance of products and ideas available, but time is of the essence, then this is the book for you. With Quick & Easy Scrapbook Styles you'll learn the tricks, tips and techniques for crafting fast scrapbook pages in the following five popular styles: Graphic: Influenced by the world of graphic design, these pages impart a sophisticated tone with clean lines, bold fonts and lots of open space. Sassy: A little bit sass, a little bit class, this style is for the eclectic scrapbooker. Metallic elements, vibrant colors and fun accents are trademarks of this fashion. Urban: Gritty, grungy and worn, urban pages march to that run-down, metro beat. Ransom-style type, wire, mesh and metal synchronize on the urban page. Fun & Funky: Full of character and pizzazz, fun and funky pages strut mixed patterns, bold colors, doodles, waves and swirls. Romantic: Cloaked in quiet colors, natural textures and harmonious patterns, the romantic style is pure pleasure. It will entice you with its loveliness. If you're looking for cutting-edge styles that can be created in flash, pick up a copy of Quick & Easy Scrapbook Styles today! Whatever your taste or skill level, you won't find a more comprehensive, time-friendly resource with such a wealth of inspiration and ideas.


The Boy Whose Head Was Full of Stars

The Boy Whose Head Was Full of Stars
Author: Isabelle Marinov
Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2020-11-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781592703173

A beautiful picture book about the astronomer Edwin Hubble that invites children to ponder How many stars are in the sky? How did the universe begin? Where diid it come from?


Mimic Makers

Mimic Makers
Author: Kristen Nordstrom
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2021-07-13
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1632898179

Who's the best teacher for scientists, engineers, AND designers? Mother nature, of course! When an inventor is inspired by nature for a new creation, they are practicing something called biomimicry. Meet ten real-life scientists, engineers, and designers who imitate plants and animals to create amazing new technology. An engineer shapes the nose of his train like a kingfisher's beak. A scientist models her solar cell on the mighty leaf. Discover how we copy nature's good ideas to solve real-world problems! “Amazing! . . . Love that the book features the scientists and inventors, and that there is a diverse set of them. I find that the best way to introduce people of any age to biomimicry is to tell the stories of the stars: the organisms and their biomimics!” —Janine Benyus, co-founder of the Biomimicry Institute