Nature Did It First
Engineering Through Biomimicry
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
1 May 2020
Summary
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 hook and loop fastener—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.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781584696575 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1584696575 |
| Author: | Karen Ansberry, Jennifer DiRubbio |
| Publisher: | Sourcebooks, Inc |
| Imprint: | Dawn Publications,U.S. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 1 May 2020 |
| Weight: | 350g |
| Dimensions: | 286mm x 235mm x 8mm |
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Critics Review
“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
About The Author
Karen Ansberry
Karen Ansberry is a mom, teacher, writer, and nature lover. As the co-author of the Picture-Perfect STEM and Picture-Perfect Science series for elementary teachers, she gives workshops across the country helping teachers learn to integrate STEM and reading. Karen has taught science for over 25 years. Her science classroom was full of pets, including finches, rats, chinchillas, snakes, and even hissing cockroaches! Karen lives in historic Lebanon, Ohio, with her husband, four children, and three dogs.
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