How Is a Building Like a Termite Mound?
Structures Imitating Nature
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Imitating Nature
Termites, sea sponges, and a stinky fruit have something in common. They are the inspirations behind groundbreaking building designs. But architecture biomimicry doesn’t just look cool—it makes buildings more efficient and eco-friendly too!
From bullet trains to bandages, learn how biology is inspiring new and improved inventions in the Imitating Nature series—part of the Lightning Bolt Books® collection. With bright designs, eye-catching photos, and lively text, Lightning Bolt Books® bring nonfiction topics to life.
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978-1-7284-0417-2
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$21.99 | |
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978-1-7284-2357-9
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$9.99 | |
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978-1-7284-3476-6
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$32.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 1 - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Science |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction, STEM, STEM: Engineering |
| Copyright | 2022 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Brand | Lightning Bolt Books ® |
| Imprint | Lerner Publications ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2021-08-01 |
Author: Walt Brody
Walt Brody writes nonfiction books for children, covering topics from science to mythology. He lives in Minnesota.
Reviews
Booklist
“[I]ntroduces the concept of biomimicry to primary-grade readers by spotlighting how certain animals have inspired different inventions in STEM fields.”—Booklist
