Beastly Bionics: Rad Robots, Brilliant Biomimicry, and Incredible Inventions Inspired by Nature

by Jennifer Swanson

Book Overview

Discover how the natural world inspires innovation in science and technology to create the latest and greatest breakthroughs and discoveries in this exciting 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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 142633673X
• ISBN13: 9781426336737
• Release Date: June 2020
• Publisher: National Geographic Kids
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.1" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7