Did you ever wonder how innovation happens? Or what it takes to turn a new idea into something that works? The Innovation Library takes a look at people and their creative ideas. It explores how lasting contributions are made in diverse fields such as sports, entertainment, medicine, technology, and transportation.
Explore the power of being open to different perspectives and sharing failures and successes with others. Discover how acting on creative ideas can lead to new solutions to old problems.
How can an animal's amazing abilities inspire technology?
Which inventors made the leap from burrs and birds to Velcro and airplanes? Find the answers to these questions and more. Take a look at invention from a new perspective! Read all the Innovations from Nature titles:
From Bats to … Radar
From Birds to … Aircraft
From Cats' Eyes to … Reflectors
From Kingfishers to … Bullet Trains
From Locusts to … Automobile
Anti-Collision Systems
From Sharks to … Swimsuits
From Thistle Burrs to … Velcro
From Woodpeckers to … Helmets
To guide your reading, look for these notes that will help build the understanding and skills you'll need in the 21st century:
Learning & Innovation Skills You need to learn about many things, but you also need to learn how to learn. These notes give you hints about how to use what you know in better and more creative ways.
21st Century Content You study reading, math, science, and social studies. You also need to learn about the world of work and your community. These notes tell you about business and money. They also give you ideas about how you can help yourself, your community, and the world.
Life & Career Skills These notes tell you about skills you will use throughout your life. They give you ideas about how to work well with others, make good decisions, and achieve your goals in life.
