Tessa Miller
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"One fall day, a Swiss engineer was hiking with his dog. Soon the dog was covered in cockleburs, which held fast to its fur. After years of study and experimentation, the engineer invented Velcro, with hooks and loops just like the cockleburs. What woud life be like without Velcro? In Animal Tech: Fur & Claws, readers will learn about six life-changing technoogies that have been inspired by mammals. They will follow the stories of the scientists and...
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Throughout time, people have looked to the skies and dreamed of flying. In 1903, the Wright brothers finally achieved flight, but only after years of studying birds. In Animal Tech : Wings and Beaks, readers will follow the stories of the scientists and engineers who have observed, studied, and micmicked the abilities of flying creatures, from bees and dragonflies to bats and birds. Students will be inspired to explore STEM fields after learning how...
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"Inventions Inspired by Reptiles and Invertebrates follows some of nature's best problem-solvers-insects and reptiles-and the technology they have inspired. Readers will learn the history behind six of today's most fascinating and important pieces of technology"--
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"Floating through space, a robot crawls along a space station. The skin covering the robot's parts lets it stick to the metal like a gecko sticks to a tree. This is not science fiction--it is science fact, the product of a long process of observation, study, and mimicry of the animal world. In [this book], readers will learn the story of Geckskin and five other technologies inspired by reptiles and insects"--Back cover.
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Shark skin has tiny ridges, or denticles, that help sharks swim faster and more smoothly. Inspired by shark skin, researchers designed a new type of swimsuit with denticles. Discover more in Inventions Inspired by Oceanic Animals, a title in the Technology Inspired by Animals series.
7) Oregon Ducks
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Did you know that the mascot of the Oregon Ducks is modeled after Disney's Donald Duck? The Duck is escorted into Autzen Stadium on the back of a custom-painted Oregon-themed Harley Davidson motorcycle. Learn more about this college team's history, traditions, uniforms, team records, coaches, and legendary players in Oregon Ducks, part of the Inside College Football series.
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Cats' eyes have an extra lens that bounces light back out of them. A man named Percy Shaw was inspired by cats' eyes to invent the reflectors that line most highways and roads. Discover more in Inventions Inspired by Mammals, a title in the Technology Inspired by Animals series.
9) LSU Tigers
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Did you know that the LSU Tigers' official mascot is a live tiger? Mike the Tiger is a Bengal-mix tiger that lives on campus. Learn more about this college team's history, traditions, uniforms, team records, coaches, and legendary players in LSU Tigers, part of the Inside College Football series.
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Dragonflies have four wings that move independently, allowing for quick and silent flight. Today, researchers
and engineers in the United States are making drones inspired by these insects. Discover more in Inventions
Inspired by Flying Animals, a title in the Technology Inspired by Animals series.
11) Creepy & Crawly
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Floating through space, a robot crawls along a space station. The skin covering the robot's parts lets it stick to the metal like a gecko sticks to a tree. This is not science fiction, it is science fact, and the product of a long process of observation, study, and mimicry of the animal world. In Animal Tech: Creepers & Crawlers, readers will learn the story of Geckskin and five other technologies inspired by reptiles and insects. Students will follow...
