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Biomimicry, Inventions Inspired by Nature

Beautiful science book, with a focus on the connection science has with art and inventions by humans.  How art forms have been found in nature and mimicked by people who are looking for ways to better our quality of life.  For example, Velcro was discovered by a Swiss inventor who noticed how stubbornly cockleburs clung to clothing, after studying them under the microscope, he discovered that they had hooks.  Then he developed his own famous two sided fastener with loops on one side and hooks on the other.  This book is heavy on the earth sciences and would be best shared adult to child to absorb all of the facts.  Students will appreciate the artwork and linking the outdoor world to their world.  Recommended.