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Books with title Nature Got There First: Inventions Inspired by Nature

  • Nature Got There First: Inventions Inspired by Nature

    Phil Gates

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Sept. 15, 1995)
    Drawing parallels between natural phenomena and human inventions, an intriguing study of how nature works looks at how burrs inspired the development of Velcro, how squid proved to be a working example for jet engines, and how teeth became prototypes for chisels.
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  • Nature Got There First: Inventions Inspired by Nature

    Phil Gates

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, June 8, 2010)
    Birds conquered the air long before the Wright Brothers, the burrs on plants are uncannily similar to velcro fastenings, rattlesnakes have an alarm system, bats and dolphins have their own form of sonar... Nature is full of amazing designs and ‘mechanisms' that appear to have inspired the engineering and technology we use today. Nature Got There First by Dr. Phil Gates shows you how and why.
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  • Nature got there first: Inventions inspired by nature

    Phil Gates

    Paperback (Scholastic, Aug. 16, 1999)
    Absolutely NO publisher overstock or black remainder mark on page edges!! BRAND NEW, NEVER READ and perfect soft cover NO blemishes. Looks just like picture! Published by Scholastic Books-- Five+ years of very satisfied customers -- see the feedback!!! From a dry/smoke free environment --Tight, crisp, and clean - you'll hear the book CRACK when opened! Book has NO names, highlights, underlines, dog ears, loose pages, or wrinkles. Soft cover is in excellent condition!! An exceptional copy! GIFT QUALITY!! NO remainder mark. NOT ex-library book with markings. I ship daily. Carefully packaged with bubble wrap for the journey and I provide email verification at time of shipment. Delivered in 3-6 days (Expedited) or 6 -14 days (Standard) -- additional delivery time required for AK, HI and APO. Expedited shipping recommended for speedy delivery. Book will ship same or next day! Customer service and satisfaction is a priority. Know EXACTLY what you are buying with my detailed description -- Full disclosure on all books all the time! Read the feedback and buy with conidence. Click on store name (PIZOOTI) to see complete inventory.
  • Nature Got There First: Inventions Inspired by Nature

    Phil Gates

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, June 8, 2010)
    Birds conquered the air long before the Wright Brothers, the burrs on plants are uncannily similar to velcro fastenings, rattlesnakes have an alarm system, bats and dolphins have their own form of sonar... Nature is full of amazing designs and 'mechanisms' that appear to have inspired the engineering and technology we use today. This book shows you how and why.
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  • Nature Got There First: Inventions Inspired by Nature by Phil Gates

    Phil Gates

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, March 15, 1757)
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  • Safety Inventions Inspired by Nature

    Lisa J. Amstutz

    Paperback (Pebble, Aug. 1, 2019)
    How have turtle shells and dandelion seeds helped to make us safer? Learn about some of the best safety innovations that have been inspired by the outside world. Each full-color spread details one invention and how it has been inspired by nature. Text is directly connected to Next Generation Science Standard 1-LS1-1 and can be used for STEM and STEAM initiatives.
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  • Safety Inventions Inspired by Nature

    Lisa J. Amstutz

    Library Binding (Pebble, Aug. 1, 2019)
    How have turtle shells and dandelion seeds helped to make us safer? Learn about some of the best safety innovations that have been inspired by the outside world. Each full-color spread details one invention and how it has been inspired by nature. Text is directly connected to Next Generation Science Standard 1-LS1-1 and can be used for STEM and STEAM initiatives.
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  • Nature Got There First: Inventions Inspired by Nature by Phil Gates

    Phil Gates

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Aug. 16, 1656)
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