Beastly bionics : rad robots, brilliant biomimicry, and incredible inventions inspired by nature by Swanson, Jennifer 

Paperback(National Geographic, 2020)

BTSB #: 867720 Available

Dewey: 629.8/NAges: 7-10   


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Subjects: Bionics Biomimicry Technological innovations

Summary: Across multiple fields of study and methods of problem-solving, scientists are turning to biomimicry, or engineering inspired by biology or nature, to make all kinds of cool technological advancements. From robots that protect people and gather information to everyday inventions, like reflectors on the roads and ice-proof coatings for airplanes, to new sources of renewable energy, this book dives into the ways that nature can give us ideas on how to improve our world.

Copycat : nature-inspired design around the world by Hale, Christy 

BTSB Prebound(Lee & Low Books, 2022)

BTSB #: 411938 Available

Dewey: 660.6/NAges: 6-9   


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Subjects: Biomimicry Nature photography Children's poetry

Summary: A collection of tanka poems, illustrations, and photographs explore biomimicry and show how plants, animals, and objects in the natural world have inspired human-made inventions. Includes additional backmatter information about biomimicry, tanka and the natural and human-made objects featured.

Mimic makers : biomimicry inventors inspired by nature by Nordstrom, Kristen 

BTSB Prebound(Charlesbridge, 2021)

BTSB #: 679872 In Bindery

Dewey: 610.28/NAges: 7-10   
AR: 5 MG Lexile: 880

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Subjects: Biomimicry Inventions Inventors Technological innovations Nature - Miscellanea

Summary: 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.

Transportation inspired by nature [First facts. Inspired by nature]by Boone, Mary 

BTSB Prebound(Pebble, 2020)

BTSB #: 134196 Available

Dewey: 388/NAges: 6-9   
AR: 3.3 LG RC: 3.3 K-2 Lexile: 580 F&P: N

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Subjects: Transportation engineering Biomimicry Inventions

Summary: How have kingfishers and orcas inspired new modes of transportation? Learn about some of the best new modes of transportation that have been inspired by the outside world.

Wild inventions : ideas inspired by animals [Sandra Markle's science discoveries]by Markle, Sandra 

BTSB Prebound(Millbrook Press, 2024)

BTSB #: 603858 Available

Dewey: 600/NAges: 9-12   


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Subjects: Inventions Biomimicry Animals - Miscellanea Adaptation (Biology) - Miscellanea

Summary: The author presents twelve animal adaptations and the amazing inventions they've inspired.