How Is a Ship Like a Shark?
Vehicles Imitating Nature
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Imitating Nature
Animals have mastered motion. So why shouldn’t engineers take inspiration from them when perfecting planes, trains, ships, cars, and more? Sharkskin, bird beaks, and sailfish scales are just some of the natural inspirations helping inventors design new vehicles. Find out how biomimicry shapes transportation, letting vehicles save fuel, speed up, and move smoothly.
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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978-1-7284-0416-5
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$21.99 | |
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978-1-7284-2358-6
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$9.99 | |
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978-1-7284-3479-7
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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
