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Lee, Dora

Biomimicry: Inventions Inspired by Nature

40 pp. | Kids Can | August, 2011 | Trade ISBN 978-1-55453-467-8 $18.95

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Margot Thompson. Lee's engaging text introduces the concept of biomimicry, the use of natural structures and processes as models for human-produced materials. Explanations of various design elements are accompanied by examples from nature and their human-produced counterparts, such as the creation of fabric similar to sharkskin for swimmers and robots with features including mechanical whiskers and wings. Textured illustrations highlight the examples. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford