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Machines Imitating Nature

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Imitating Nature

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

People use machinery in their lives every day. But how do we make machinery more efficient? Biomimicry is helping engineers design better robots and machinery. Discover how natural inspirations from manta rays to cockroaches are reshaping robotics, saving lives, and creating sustainable energy.

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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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 JNF051130, JNF061020, JNF051050
Dewey 629.8/92
Dimensions 7.75 x 10.25
Lexile 680
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.

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