Invented by Animals: Meet the Creatures Who Inspired Our Everyday Technology

Hardback Published on: 06/04/2021
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Synopsis

**WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS 2022** **Discover the animal inventors who have shared their super inventing powers to make amazing things for humans in this internationally bestselling book for kids!** Humans may think they're the ultimate inventors, but animals have been solving problems and creating ingenious designs for millions of years. From super-speed swimmers to masters of disguise, nature's inventors have inspired some of the world's most amazing technologies - and this book reveals their secrets. This **fascinating and fact-packed book** includes: - **Brilliant animal innovations** that have shaped human inventions, from shark skin swimsuits to bird-inspired bullet trains. - **Mind-blowing adaptations** like gecko feet that stick without glue, butterfly wings that shimmer without pigment and termite mounds that inspired eco-friendly architecture. - Fascinating **science explained in a fun, accessible way** for young readers. - **Stunning illustrations** that bring the inventions to life. Check out the snail who has invented a house that stays cool inside even in the desert and take a closer look at the eagle whose super-zoom vision has inspired the invention of the world's tiniest and most powerful cameras. Every animal - and their invention - is a marvel in this **unique non-fiction blend of science, technology and wildlife**. **Perfect for animal enthusiasts and budding inventors, *Invented by Animals* will change the way you see the natural world.**

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
  • ISBN: 9780711260658
  • Number of pages: 75
  • Dimensions: 242 x 283 x 14 mm
  • Interest age: From 7 years
  • Weight: 534g
  • Languages: English