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From Butterfly Wings to… Display Technology

by Nel YOMTOV
9781624317545. ea vol: 32p. (Innovations from Nature). ebook available. further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Cherry Lake. 2014. lib. ed $28.50.
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Gr 6–10—These creative books use a pleasantly unusual angle to show how aspects of nature can inspire scientists and engineers. For instance, some scientists, inspired by the way a gecko's feet allow it to stick to surfaces, are attempting to create an adhesive tape using the structure of the lizard's foot. High-resolution photographs and a dark black and purple layout give the books a slick, stylish look, while the narrative is both fascinating and informative. Intriguing additions to science collections.
Reviewed by Staff , Aug 01, 2014

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