From Sharks to... Swimsuits
Part of the 21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Innovations from Nature series
Learn how sharkskin has helped scientists create more effective swimsuits.
From Butterfly Wings to Display Technology
Part of the 21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Innovations from Nature series
Learn about how nature has inspired technological innovations with this book on the similarities between butterfly wings and display technology for digital screens. Integrating both historical and scientific perspectives, this book explains how butterfly wings inspired the invention of new digital display technology. Readers will make connections and examine the relationship between the two concepts. Sidebars, photographs, a glossary, and a concluding chapter on important people in the field add detail and depth to this informational text on biomimicry.
From Termite Den to Office Building
Part of the 21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Innovations from Nature series
Learn about how nature has inspired technological innovations with this book on the similarities between termite dens and a new office building design. Integrating both historical and scientific perspectives, this book explains how termite dens inspired a new office building design. Readers will make connections and examine the relationship between the two concepts. Sidebars, photographs, a glossary, and a concluding chapter on important people in the field add detail and depth to this informational text on biomimicry.
From African Plant to Vaccine Preservation
Part of the 21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Innovations from Nature series
Learn about how nature has inspired technological innovations with this book on the similarities between an African plant and preserving vaccines. Integrating both historical and scientific perspectives, this book explains how a plant inspired the invention of a new way to preserve vaccines. Readers will make connections and examine the relationship between the two concepts. Sidebars, photographs, a glossary, and a concluding chapter on important people in the field add detail and depth to this informational text on biomimicry.
From Woodpeckers to... Helmets
Part of the 21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Innovations from Nature series
Learn how woodpeckers have inspired scientists to create new and improved helmet technology.
From Gecko Feet to Adhesive Tape
Part of the 21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Innovations from Nature series
Learn about how nature has inspired technological innovations with this book on the similarities between gecko feet and a new adhesive tape. Integrating both historical and scientific perspectives, this book explains how gecko feet inspired the invention of an adhesive. Readers will make connections and examine the relationship between the two concepts. Sidebars, photographs, a glossary, and a concluding chapter on important people in the field add detail and depth to this informational text on biomimicry.
From Locusts to... Automobile Anti-Collision Systems
Part of the 21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Innovations from Nature series
Learn how scientists were inspired by locusts to create advanced anti-collision systems for automobiles.
From Cats' Eyes to... Reflectors
Part of the 21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Innovations from Nature series
Learn about the similarities between cat eyes and reflectors.
From Birds to... Aircraft
Part of the 21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Innovations from Nature series
Learn how birds inspired inventors to create gliders, balloons, and airplanes.
From Kingfishers to... Bullet Trains
Part of the 21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Innovations from Nature series
Learn how scientists have looked toward the kingfisher for inspiration in making high-speed trains quieter.
From Bats to... Radar
Part of the 21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Innovations from Nature series
Lean about the similarities between radar technology and a bat's built-in echolocation system.
From Thistle Burrs to... Velcro
Part of the 21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Innovations from Nature series
Learn how thistle burrs inspired the invention of Velcro.
