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40 pp.
| Kids Can
| August, 2011
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TradeISBN 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.
40 pp.
| Kids Can
| September, 2004
|
TradeISBN 1-55337-669-2$16.95
(4)
4-6
Illustrated by
Margot Thompson.
Strauss presents basic information on the classification of living things into five kingdoms, spending the most time on animals. The tree metaphor--used to help readers envision species relatedness--is pushed too far when Strauss uses it to explain ecological interdependence. Illustrations of species and facts in boxes take up the most space on the double-page spreads. Ind.