This rhyming, lift-the-flap picture book of riddles introduces children to biomimicry in a thoroughly fun format. From sonar to snowshoes, discover concrete examples of human inventions that copy things found in nature. The story invites readers to guess the answers to riddles based on rhymes and visual cues that peek through die-cuts. Page turns reveal surprise answers that show how inventions mimic biology, with additional information under flaps. Endnotes include lift-the-flap guessing games to reinforce learning.
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Katrina Tangen lives in Southern California, USA, between Disneyland and the beach. She loves writing nonfiction because she gets to learn new things. Katrina studied History & Science at Harvard and is disabled by ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). She adores being an aunt and is an excellent Lego builder – as long as they come in a kit!<br /><br /> Giulia Orecchia lives in Milano, Italy. She has two adorable grown up twin sons. She loves telling stories through art so that children can read her pictures, even if they cannot read words! To make her art, she uses the computer to cut and reassemble hundreds of painted paper scraps.
Inventors study nature
and develop new technology
Using biomimicry,
they copy from biology!
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Like New. Orecchia, Giulia (illustrator). Item is in like new condition. Seller Inventory # 00096319118
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Orecchia, Giulia (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00100086463
Seller: Bay State Book Company, North Smithfield, RI, U.S.A.
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Condition: good. Orecchia, Giulia (illustrator). Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZEV.1646869990.G
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Board book. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Orecchia, Giulia (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1646869990I3N00
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Board book. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Orecchia, Giulia (illustrator). Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1646869990I5N10
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Orecchia, Giulia (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 50285560-6
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Condition: Very Good. Orecchia, Giulia (illustrator). Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 50284230-20
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Orecchia, Giulia (illustrator). A lift-the-flap book that will inspire children to look at nature in a new way and to find other examples of biomimicry in their environment School Library Journal There's no need to invent the wheel if nature has one we can steal -- learn all about BIOMIMICRY! From sonar to snowshoes, discover examples of how human copy things found in nature to create inventions that help us everyday. Clever riddles and cut-out clues invite readers to play a guessing game, and then turn the pages to reveal surprise answers that show how inventions mimic biology, with additional information under flaps. Rhyming text and interactive peek-a-boo game make STEM learning fun! Endnotes include lift-the-flap guessing games to reinforce learning Part of the Interactive Science Surprises series. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR013557069
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Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Orecchia, Giulia (illustrator). Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 45736179