Humans think they invent everything, but the fact is, us animals have invented ways of solving problems, making unbelievable materials, ways of getting around and working out how to survive on our own for millions of years. In this book you will meet the animal inventors who have shared their super inventing powers to make amazing things for humans.
Humans think they invent everything, but the fact is, us animals have invented ways of solving problems, making unbelievable materials, ways of getting around and working out how to survive on our own for millions of years. In this book you will meet the animal inventors who have shared their super inventing powers to make amazing things for humans.
Christiane Dorion is an award-winning author and educational consultant. She has written a number of children’s books about the natural world and has worked with WWF and other environmental organisations for over 30 years. You can visit her website at www.christianedorion.com. Gosia Herba is an illustrator and art historian originally from Poland. She's worked as an illustrator of children's books, graphic novels, magazines, music labels, and advertisements for over 12 years. www.gosiaherba.pl
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Introduction Master of disguise—Mimic octopus COLOR WITH STRUCTURE—Blue morpho butterfly SLEEK SWIMMER—Shark Master builders Super-zoom vision—Eagle Running upside down—Gecko A terrific tail—Seahorse Expert paper maker—Paper wasp A formidable grip—Tree frog Origami wings—Earwig Self-repairing teeth—Jumbo squid Web designer—Spider The art of flying Fog catcher—Namib beetle Bumpy flippers—Humpback whale Waterproof coat—Penguin Suntrap fur coat—Polar bear Diving without a splash—Kingfisher Controlled flight—Dragonfly Lead drummer—Woodpecker Slithering champion—Snake Low-energy swimming—Jellyfish Avoiding collision—Locust Robot world Tunneling—Shipworm SECRET LANGUAGE—Dolphin Sonar—Bat Mighty recyclers Prickly quills—Porcupine Gooey slime—Slug Blood-sucking needle—Mosquito A sticky situation—Dog and burrs Animal innovation lab Index
Introduction Master of disguise—Mimic octopus COLOR WITH STRUCTURE—Blue morpho butterfly SLEEK SWIMMER—Shark Master builders Super-zoom vision—Eagle Running upside down—Gecko A terrific tail—Seahorse Expert paper maker—Paper wasp A formidable grip—Tree frog Origami wings—Earwig Self-repairing teeth—Jumbo squid Web designer—Spider The art of flying Fog catcher—Namib beetle Bumpy flippers—Humpback whale Waterproof coat—Penguin Suntrap fur coat—Polar bear Diving without a splash—Kingfisher Controlled flight—Dragonfly Lead drummer—Woodpecker Slithering champion—Snake Low-energy swimming—Jellyfish Avoiding collision—Locust Robot world Tunneling—Shipworm SECRET LANGUAGE—Dolphin Sonar—Bat Mighty recyclers Prickly quills—Porcupine Gooey slime—Slug Blood-sucking needle—Mosquito A sticky situation—Dog and burrs Animal innovation lab Index
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