Beastly bionics : rad robots, brilliant biomimicry, and incredible inventions inspired by nature
Swanson, Jennifer2020
Book
"Did you know that scientists have developed a bionic tool shaped like an elephant's trunk that helps lift heavy objects? Or that the needle-like pointed beak of the kingfisher bird encouraged engineers in Japan to change the design of the Shinkansen "bullet trains" to reduce noise? Across multiple fields of study and methods of problem-solving, scientists are turning to biomimicry, or engineering inspired by biology or nature, to make all kinds of cool technological advancements. From robots that protect people and gather information to everyday inventions, like reflectors on the roads and ice-proof coatings for airplanes, to new sources of renewable energy, this book dives into the ways that nature can give us ideas on how to improve our world. Discover more than 40 examples of technology influenced by animals, learn about some of the incredible creatures who have inspired multiple creations, and meet some of the scientists and the stories behind their inventions"--
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Author:
Swanson, Jennifer, author
Work:
Imprint:
Washington D.C. : National Geographic, 2020.copyright2020.
Collation:
95 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm.
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Notes:
Includes index.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Interest age level: Ages 7-10.Interest grade level: Grades 2-3.
Contents:
Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Beastly Solutions -- Lifesaving Spiders -- One Creature, Many Creations: Spider Mania -- Birdlike Bullet Trains -- Adaptable Sea Star -- Turtle Body Armor -- Shock-Absorbing Woodpeckers -- Manta Ray Search And Rescue -- Fascinating Frog Skin -- Bat Delivery -- Tail Of Discovery: Cat Eyes Lead To A Bright Idea -- ch. 2 Beastly Helpers -- Elephant Trunk Technology -- Cephalopod Camouflage -- Boa Constrictor Grippers -- One Creature, Many Creations: Brilliant Bees! -- Taking A Closer Look: Bee Bionics -- Fish Fake-Out -- Climbing Robotic Inchworms -- Eco-Friendly Termite-Style Buildings -- Dolphin-Inspired Tsunami Sensors It -- ch. 3 Beastly Energy -- Solar-Powered Butterflies -- Silent Swoopers -- Tail Of Discovery: Windy Whale -- Firefly Lightbulbs -- In-Sync Geese -- Fog-Capturing Beetles -- Coral-Inspired Cement -- Shipshape Penguins -- One Creature, Many Creations: Sharkskin Superpowers -- ch. 4 Beastly Healers -- Slug Surgical Glue --Contents note continued: Hearing-Helping Fly -- Sunbathing Hippo Sunscreen -- Awesome Octopus Arm -- Needle-Nose Worms -- One Creature, Many Creations: Geckos Stick Anywhere -- Taking A Closer Look: The Eyes Have It -- Worm Bone Repair -- Bacteria-Fighting Cicada -- Cancer-Busting Jellyfish.
ISBN:
9781426336737 (paperback)
Dewey class:
629.892629
LC class:
TA164.2
Language:
English
Subject:
Instructional and educational worksIllustrated worksBiomimetics -- Juvenile literatureTechnological innovations -- Juvenile literatureRobotics -- Juvenile literatureBioengineering -- Juvenile literatureBiotechnology -- Juvenile literatureInventions -- Juvenile literatureBionics -- Juvenile literatureBiomimicry -- Juvenile literatureInstructional and educational worksIllustrated works
BRN:
724775
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne Library | Junior Science and Nature | J SCIENCE 629 | On loan - Due: 28 Jun 2026 |