How Is a Turbine Like a Whale Fin?: Machines Imitating Nature

by Walt Brody

Overview

People use machinery in their lives every day. But how do we make machinery more efficient? We turn to nature! Biomimicry has led to many innovative robots and machines, and readers can explore them here.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728434834
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2021
Series:	Lightning Bolt Books ® - Imitating Nature
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	13 MB
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Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Walt Brody writes nonfiction books for children, covering topics from science to mythology. He lives in Minnesota.

Editorial Reviews

"[I]ntroduces the concept of biomimicry to primary-grade readers by spotlighting how certain animals have inspired different inventions in STEM fields."—Booklist

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