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From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Imitating Nature

  • Interest Level: Grade 1 - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

Animals have mastered motion. So why shouldn’t engineers take inspiration from them when perfecting planes, trains, ships, cars, and more? Find out how biomimicry has influenced cutting-edge vehicle innovation.

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Interest Level Grade 1 - Grade 3
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
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF057000, JNF061010, JNF051050
Dewey 629.04/6
Dimensions 7.75 x 10.25
Lexile 560
Guided Reading Level P
Features Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Reviewed, and Table of contents

Author: Walt Brody

Walt Brody writes nonfiction books for children, covering topics from science to mythology. He lives in Minnesota.

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“[I]ntroduces the concept of biomimicry to primary-grade readers by spotlighting how certain animals have inspired different inventions in STEM fields.”—Booklist