Invented by Animals

Name: Invented by Animals
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ISBN: 9781805702283

Meet the creatures who inspired our everyday technology

Christiane Dorion, Gosia Herba

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Miscellaneous
08 April 2026

Children's & Educational; Wildlife (Children's&YA); Science & technology: general interest (Children's&YA)

Series: Designed by Nature

WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS 2022 An international best-seller, translated into over 25 languages

In this book you will meet the animal inventors who have shared their super inventing powers to make amazing things for humans.

We have invented ways of solving problems, making unbelievable materials, ways of getting around and working out how to survive on our own for millions of years. Often human scientists try and solve a problem or invent a new tool and they realise that animals have already invented it for them.

Sometimes when a human inventor gets stuck, they come to the animal kingdom to see if we can help them out. In this book you will meet the crème de la crème of animal innovators who have created or are in the process of inventing things that people use every day.

Meet the shark who invented a pair of swimming shorts so fast, they were banned from the Olympic games. Check out the snail who has invented a house that stays cool inside even in the desert. And take a closer look at the eagle whose super-zoom vision has inspired the invention of the world's tiniest and most powerful cameras. Every animal - and their invention - is a marvel in this unique non-fiction blend of science, technology and wildlife that will change the way you look at the natural world.

By: Christiane Dorion
Illustrated by: Gosia Herba
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 276mm, Width: 235mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 430g
ISBN: 9781805702283
ISBN 10: 1805702289
Series: Designed by Nature
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 08 April 2026
Recommended Age: From 7 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Christiane Dorion is an award-winning author and educational consultant. She has written a number of children's books about the natural world and has worked with WWF and other environmental organisations for over 30 years. You can visit her website at www.christianedorion.com.Gosia Herba is an illustrator and art historian originally from Poland. She's worked as an illustrator of children's books, graphic novels, magazines, music labels, and advertisements for over 16 years. www.gosiaherba.pl

Reviews for Invented by Animals: Meet the creatures who inspired our everyday technology

‘Packed full of information, it is extremely accessible and enticing, using humour and attractive illustrations to engage the reader from the moment they pick it up. […] Completely absorbing, ‘Invented by Animals’ inspires a different way of looking at our amazing world!’ * North Somerset Teacher's Book Award * 'It’s fascinating and educational, the animals featured are varied and there are plenty of ‘wow, I didn’t know that’ moments to enjoy!’ * Armadillo Magazine * ‘A real celebration of animals often being steps ahead of humans when it comes to technology. […] This is another great non-fiction book from Wide Eyed which is fascinating in its own right but is also full of potential for curriculum work.’ * Books for Topics *