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Did you know that nature is the world's largest science and engineering lab? Learn how designers and engineers use biomimicry to create or improve products. Animimics are the designers and engineers who are inspired by the genius of nature. Using a science called biomimicry, they rely on nature's 3.8 billion years of experience to research and create new or improved designs, materials, and systems. From road reflectors to water collectors, nature...
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It is very cold in the Stone Age. How will Pod keep warm? He invents . . . underwear! But what will he use to make them? With full-color illustrations and carefully leveled text, this humorous tale about creating the first pair of underwear introduces young children to reading.
45) Inventions
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Highlights fascinating facts about inventions, from the first usage of glue tens of thousands of years ago to 3-D printers used in space. Learn about a forgotten drink turned into a beloved summer treat, the first words ever recorded, a remote controlled boat from the 1800s, and more! Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
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"Do you know how many things in your daily life were invented by accident? SANDWICHES came about when an English earl was too busy gambling to eat his meal and needed to keep one hand free. POTATO CHIPS were first cooked by a chef who was furious when a customer complained that his fried potatoes weren't thin enough. Coca-Cola, Silly Putty, and X rays have fascinating stories behind them too! Their unusual tales, and many more, along with hilarious...
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Our society needs innovators if we are to successfully face the challenges of today and tomorrow. This one-of-a-kind resource helps teens develop the skills of innovation, which will be in increasing demand in the 21st-century workplace. Drawing upon research and lessons from brain science, business, education, and consulting, the author gives young people access to key processes and habits of mind for solving problems and discovering new opportunities...
55) Modern inventors
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An inventor creates or improves an object or a way of doing something. Today's inventors work on problems such as cleaning the ocean and discovering new ways of traveling through space. Find out more in Modern Inventors, one of the titles in the Thrilling Science and Technology Jobs series. This series shows readers the different toosl, skills, and responsibilities relating to some of the most exciting jobs around. --Back cover.
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"There are many amazing inventions we use every day. Did you know some of them started as big mistakes? Follow along with engaging illustrations, captivating photos, and fun text to learn all about the chefs, scientists, and inventors who were brilliant people with big ideas"--
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Self-driving cars are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of cars from early steam-powered wagons to toady's luxury sedans. The father of Self-Driving Cars, Sebastian Thrun, is featured, and a colorful infographic shows how a Google Car works. Readers will learn about advancements in computer technology that made cars more automated and how car companies are continuing to expand the capabilities of...
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