Mimic makers : biomimicry inventors inspired by nature / Kristen Nordstrom ; illustrated by Paul Boston.
"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"-- Provided by publisher.
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- ISBN: 9781580899475 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 44 pages : illustrations ; 23 x 30 cm
- Publisher: Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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The Pas Campus Library | QP 517 .B56 N67 2021 (Text) | 58500000806547 | UCNJuv | Volume hold | Available | - |
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"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"--