Nature Did It First

Engineering Through Biomimicry

Jennifer DiRubbio, Karen Ansberry

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Dawn Publications,U.S.
01 May 2020

Educational: Biology

"This beautifully illustrated and informative book shows readers some of the ways that we have mimicked nature to improve our lives.

What child doesn't want to know how things work? Introduce a young reader in your life to how nature works and inspires innovation to help solve some of our toughest engineering challenges. This kid-friendly, beautiful introduction to biomimicry is half playful rhymes and half nonfiction, perfect for ages 5 and up.

Nature does it best ... and did it first! Explore the ways we have looked to nature for brilliant new designs and innovations to solve our own conundrums. Each example in nature is paired with a fun, rhyming description, an example of how it has been used by us, and a question to the reader-""what other problems can be solved?""

Learn fascinating examples of biomimicry, like- How burrs inspired Velcro How grooved gecko feet inspired adhesive How bumpy whale flippers inspired windmill blades and surfboards And more!"

By: Karen Ansberry
Illustrated by: Jennifer DiRubbio
Imprint: Dawn Publications,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 229mm, Spine: 2mm
ISBN: 9781584696582
ISBN 10: 1584696583
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 May 2020
Recommended Age: From 5 to 11 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Jennifer DiRubbio is both a passionate artist and an avid environmentalist. She has been active as an artist for several organizations that promote nature and a healthy planet. Jennifer graduated with a BFA from Pratt Institute in 1992. She keeps her home and studio in Merrick, New York, as ""green"" and environmentally sound as possible, where her husband and two young children also work and play."

Reviews for Nature Did It First: Engineering Through Biomimicry

"""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 ""Inspiring for all those kids who look at the world in wonder and ask, what if?"" - Kirkus Reviews ""You will never see nature with the same eyes after reading this book."" - Skipping Stones Magazine"