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Nature Did It First: Encourage Problem-Solving and Exploration Through Nature with a Science Book for Kids About Biomimicry and Engineering (Includes STEM Activities) - Hardcover
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What child doesn't want to know how things work? Introduce a young reader in your life to how nature works and inspires innovation to help solve some of our toughest engineering challenges. This kid-friendly, beautiful introduction to biomimicry is half playful rhymes and half nonfiction, perfect for ages 5 and up.
Nature does it best … and did it first! Explore the ways we have looked to nature for brilliant new designs and innovations to solve our own conundrums. Each example in nature is paired with a fun, rhyming description, an example of how it has been used by us, and a question to the reader―"what other problems can be solved?"
Learn fascinating examples of biomimicry, like:
- How burrs inspired Velcro
- How grooved gecko feet inspired adhesive
- How bumpy whale flippers inspired windmill blades and surfboards
- And more!
Back matter includes:
- A glossary for words like echolocation and adhesive
- A STEM Challenge activity perfect for your home or classroom
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About the Author
Karen Ansberry is a teacher, writer, and nature lover. She has a Bachelor of Science in biology from Xavier University and a Master of Arts in teaching from Miami University. As the co-author of the Picture-Perfect STEM and Picture-Perfect Science series for elementary teachers, she helps teachers learn to integrate STEM and reading. Nature Did It First is her first children's book.
About the Illustrator
Jennifer DiRubbio is both a passionate artist and an avid environmentalist. She has been active as an artist for several organizations that promote nature and a healthy planet. Jennifer graduated with a BFA from Pratt Institute in 1992. She keeps her home and studio in Merrick, New York, as "green" and environmentally sound as possible, where her husband and two young children also work and play.
From the Inside Flap
Ages 5 to 11
Got a problem? More than likely, Nature has already solved it! Look outside and you will see a world full of amazing engineering designs. Need something to stick tight? Look at gecko toes. What about an easy way to fasten your shoes? A burdock plant has a clever solution.
"A delightful introduction to biomimicry for young readers. It's bound to get them thinking differently about how we can learn from, not just about, Nature." - Gretchen Hooker, Biomimicry Institute Program Manager
"A kid-friendly format weaves together poetry, fun nonfiction facts, and scientific and engineering breakthroughs. Wonderful and informative." -Dr. Christine Anne Royce, Column Author for Teaching Through Trade Books, Science and Children; 2018-2019 NSTA President
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