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Beastly Bionics: Rad Robots, Brilliant Biomimicry, and Incredible Inventions Inspired by Nature - Paperback | Diverse Reads

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Discover how the natural world inspires innovation in science and technology to create the latest and greatest breakthroughs and discoveries in this exciting book.

Did you know that scientists have developed a bionic tool shaped like an elephant's trunk that helps lift heavy objects? Or that the needle-like pointed beak of the kingfisher bird encouraged engineers in Japan to change the design of the Shinkansen "bullet trains" to reduce noise? Across multiple fields of study and methods of problem-solving, scientists are turning to biomimicry, or engineering inspired by biology or nature, to make all kinds of cool technological advancements. From robots that protect people and gather information to everyday inventions, like reflectors on the roads and ice-proof coatings for airplanes, to new sources of renewable energy, this book dives into the ways that nature can give us ideas on how to improve our world. Discover more than 40 examples of technology influenced by animals, learn about some of the incredible creatures who have inspired multiple creations, and meet some of the scientists and the stories behind their inventions.

ISBN-13: 9781426336737

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Disney Publishing Group

Publication Date: 06-23-2020

Pages: 96

Product Dimensions: 9.00(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.30(d)

Age Range: 8 - 12 Years

JENNIFER SWANSON is the award-winning author of more than 35 nonfiction and fiction books for children. Her books in the How Things Work series by The Child's World were named to Booklist's 2012 Top 10 Books for Youth. Top reviews include a starred review in Booklist and recommended reviews from School Librarians Workshop, Library Media Connection, and a Nerdy Book Club award. Swanson's passion for science resonates in all her books but especially in Brain Games (National Geographic Kids), which received a Eureka! Honor Award from the California Reading Association, and Super Gear: Nanotechnology and Sports Team Up (Charlesbridge), which was named both a Best STEM book of 2017 and an Outstanding Trade Book 2017 by the National Science Teacher Association.

Table of Contents

Introduction 5

Chapter 1 Beastly Solutions 6

Lifesaving Spiders 8

One Creature, Many Creations: Spider Mania 10

Birdlike Bullet Trains 12

Adaptable Sea Star 14

Turtle Body Armor 16

Shock-Absorbing Woodpeckers 18

Manta Ray Search and Rescue 20

Fascinating Frog Skin 22

Bat Delivery 24

Tail of Discovery: Cat Eyes Lead to a Bright Idea 26

Chapter 2 Beastly Helpers 28

Elephant Trunk Technology 30

Cephalopod Camouflage 32

Boa Constrictor Grippers 34

One Creature, Many Creations: Brilliant Bees! 36

Taking a Closer Look: Bee Bionics 38

Fish Fake-Out 40

Climbing Robotic Inchworms 42

Eco-Friendly Termite-Style Buildings 44

Dolphin-Inspired Tsunami Sensors 46

Chapter 3 Beastly Energy 48

Solar-Powered Butterflies 50

Silent Swoopers 52

Tail of Discovery: Windy Whale 54

Firefly Lightbulbs 56

In-Sync Geese 58

Fog-Capturing Beetles 60

Coral-Inspired Cement 62

Shipshape Penguins 64

One Creature, Many Creations: Sharkskin Superpowers 66

Chapter 4 Beastly Healers 68

Slug Surgical Glue 70

Hearing-Helping Fly 72

Sunbathing Hippo Sunscreen 74

Awesome Octopus Arm 76

Needle-Nose Worms 78

One Creature, Many creations: Geckos Stick Anywhere 80

Taking a Closer Look: The Eyes Have It 82

Worm Bone Repair 84

Bacteria-Fighting Cicada 86

Cancer-Busting Jellyfish 88

Conclusion 90

Glossary & Find out More 92

Photo Credits 94

Index 95