{"product_id":"mimic-makers-biomimicry-inventors-inspired-by-nature-hardcover","title":"Mimic Makers: Biomimicry Inventors Inspired by Nature - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKristen Nordstrom\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePaul Boston\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Young readers will be captivated by the contemporary inventors and inventions featured, and inspired to incorporate biomimicry into their own designs.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Miranda Paul, author of \u003ci\u003eOne Plastic Bag\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWater is Wate\u003c\/i\u003er \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWho's the best teacher for scientists, engineers, AND designers? Mother nature, of course! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen an inventor is inspired by nature for a new creation, they are practicing something called biomimicry. Meet ten real-life scientists, engineers, and designers who imitate plants and animals to create amazing new technology. An engineer shapes the nose of his train like a kingfisher's beak. A scientist models her solar cell on the mighty leaf. Discover how we copy nature's good ideas to solve real-world problems! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINNER AAAS\/Subaru SB\u0026amp;F Prize for Excellence in Science Books \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA National Science Teacher Association Best STEM Book \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eMimic Makers \u003c\/i\u003ereveals marvels of engineering inspired by nature with images that invite careful observation and explanations that are expressive, but never over simplified.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKim Parfitt, AP Biology and Environmental Science teacher, curriculum developer for Howard Hughes Medical Institute Biointeractive, and recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Math Teaching. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Amazing! . . . Love that the book features the scientists and inventors, and that there is a diverse set of them. \u003cbr\u003e--Janine Benyus, co-founder of the Biomimicry Institute\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKristen Nordstrom is a full-time teacher at a STEAM Academy teaching biomimicry and other science topics. This Title One, public elementary school was started by a group of dedicated teachers and one amazing principal, to bring the power of hands-on science to second language learners and socio-economically challenged students. Kristen is a member of NSTA and \u003ci\u003eMimic Makers \u003c\/i\u003eis her first book.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePaul Boston is the author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eMap Your Way\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFind Your Way Under the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e, and several other children's books. He starts all his artwork with his trusty ballpoint pen and brings the drawings to bright, bold, busy life on his computer. www.paulboston.net\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.6 x 11.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 13, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mimic Makers: Biomimicry Inventors Inspired by Nature\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45841066590405,"sku":"9781580899475","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/R2hIcHBBQW5pSjEzb25rZ3cwOEtmZz09.webp?v=1771341161","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/mimic-makers-biomimicry-inventors-inspired-by-nature-hardcover","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}