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The Resource 30 animals that made us smarter : stories of the natural world that inspired human ingenuity, Patrick Aryee with Michael Bright ; illustrations by Lizzie Harper

30 animals that made us smarter : stories of the natural world that inspired human ingenuity, Patrick Aryee with Michael Bright ; illustrations by Lizzie Harper

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"Accompanying a new series of the hit BBC podcast, a fascinating exploration of how the animal world has inspired human progress via new inventions and solutions that impact our daily lives. Did you know that mosquitoes' mouthparts are helping to develop pain-free surgical needles? Who'd have thought that the humble mussel could inspire so many useful things, from plywood production to a 'glue' that cements the crowns on teeth and saves unborn babies in the womb? How about the fact that studying the tiny kingfisher solved engineering problems with Japan's ultra-high-speed bullet train, or that the humpback whale's flipper helped design the most efficient blades for wind power turbines? For many years, humans have been using the natural world as inspiration for everything from fashion to architecture, and medicine to transport, and it may come as a surprise to learn how many inventions have been motivated by animal design and behaviour. Dive into the depths with us as author Patrick Aryee reveals even more astonishing stories about animals' exceptional powers and the unique contributions they've made to the quality of our everyday lives. Beautiful hand-drawn illustrations accompany his revelations and bring the natural world to life"--Publisher's description
Language
eng
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Publication
Extent
377 pages
Note
"Inspired by the hit BBC News World Service podcast"--Cover
Contents
  • Blueprints
  • The kingfisher and the bullet train
  • Octopus: the ultimate disguise
  • Return from the dead: the tardigrade
  • A woodpecker and a black box
  • Polar bears and insulation
  • Mosquitoes, wasps and advances in medical technology
  • Master-builders: termites
  • Cod and the cold
  • Elephant trunks and bionic arms
  • Birds, bats and bots
  • Fog harvesters
  • Sharks and hospitals
  • Explosive back end: bombardier beetle
  • Wind farm animals
  • Hedgehogs and helmets
  • Packing a punch: mantis shrimp
  • Snake: search and rescue
  • Natural architects and artists: butterflies
  • Giant fish and body armour
  • Cows and eco-friendly sewage
  • Pollution solution: manta rays
  • Glues from life to save life... and make cupboards!
  • Cats and road safety
  • High-rise sponges
  • Camels and cool medicine
  • Lobsters and space telescopes
  • Waterloo Station and pangolins
  • Swarms of ants and mini-bots
  • Implants and shocking tales
  • Incy wincy rescue
  • 'The machines aren't coming: they're already here'
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9781642832679
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30 animals that made us smarter : stories of the natural world that inspired human ingenuity
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30 animals that made us smarter
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stories of the natural world that inspired human ingenuity
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Patrick Aryee with Michael Bright ; illustrations by Lizzie Harper
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Thirty animals that made us smarter
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Author
Illustrator
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Language
eng
Summary
"Accompanying a new series of the hit BBC podcast, a fascinating exploration of how the animal world has inspired human progress via new inventions and solutions that impact our daily lives. Did you know that mosquitoes' mouthparts are helping to develop pain-free surgical needles? Who'd have thought that the humble mussel could inspire so many useful things, from plywood production to a 'glue' that cements the crowns on teeth and saves unborn babies in the womb? How about the fact that studying the tiny kingfisher solved engineering problems with Japan's ultra-high-speed bullet train, or that the humpback whale's flipper helped design the most efficient blades for wind power turbines? For many years, humans have been using the natural world as inspiration for everything from fashion to architecture, and medicine to transport, and it may come as a surprise to learn how many inventions have been motivated by animal design and behaviour. Dive into the depths with us as author Patrick Aryee reveals even more astonishing stories about animals' exceptional powers and the unique contributions they've made to the quality of our everyday lives. Beautiful hand-drawn illustrations accompany his revelations and bring the natural world to life"--Publisher's description
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Aryee, Patrick,
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
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non fiction
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  • Bright, Michael,
  • Harper, Lizzie,
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  • Animals and civilization
  • Biomimicry
  • Animal mechanics
  • Animal behavior
  • Animals
  • Technological innovations
  • Animaux et civilisation
  • Mécanique animale
  • Innovations
  • Animal behavior
  • Animal mechanics
  • Animals and civilization
  • Technological innovations
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30 animals that made us smarter : stories of the natural world that inspired human ingenuity, Patrick Aryee with Michael Bright ; illustrations by Lizzie Harper
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Note
"Inspired by the hit BBC News World Service podcast"--Cover
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rdacarrier
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Contents
Blueprints -- The kingfisher and the bullet train -- Octopus: the ultimate disguise -- Return from the dead: the tardigrade -- A woodpecker and a black box -- Polar bears and insulation -- Mosquitoes, wasps and advances in medical technology -- Master-builders: termites -- Cod and the cold -- Elephant trunks and bionic arms -- Birds, bats and bots -- Fog harvesters -- Sharks and hospitals -- Explosive back end: bombardier beetle -- Wind farm animals -- Hedgehogs and helmets -- Packing a punch: mantis shrimp -- Snake: search and rescue -- Natural architects and artists: butterflies -- Giant fish and body armour -- Cows and eco-friendly sewage -- Pollution solution: manta rays -- Glues from life to save life... and make cupboards! -- Cats and road safety -- High-rise sponges -- Camels and cool medicine -- Lobsters and space telescopes -- Waterloo Station and pangolins -- Swarms of ants and mini-bots -- Implants and shocking tales -- Incy wincy rescue -- 'The machines aren't coming: they're already here'
Control code
1285918431
Dimensions
23 cm
Extent
377 pages
Isbn
9781642832679
Lccn
2021953417
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unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations
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(OCoLC)1285918431
Label
30 animals that made us smarter : stories of the natural world that inspired human ingenuity, Patrick Aryee with Michael Bright ; illustrations by Lizzie Harper
Publication
Copyright
Note
"Inspired by the hit BBC News World Service podcast"--Cover
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
  • text
  • still image
Content type code
  • txt
  • sti
Content type MARC source
  • rdacontent
  • rdacontent
Contents
Blueprints -- The kingfisher and the bullet train -- Octopus: the ultimate disguise -- Return from the dead: the tardigrade -- A woodpecker and a black box -- Polar bears and insulation -- Mosquitoes, wasps and advances in medical technology -- Master-builders: termites -- Cod and the cold -- Elephant trunks and bionic arms -- Birds, bats and bots -- Fog harvesters -- Sharks and hospitals -- Explosive back end: bombardier beetle -- Wind farm animals -- Hedgehogs and helmets -- Packing a punch: mantis shrimp -- Snake: search and rescue -- Natural architects and artists: butterflies -- Giant fish and body armour -- Cows and eco-friendly sewage -- Pollution solution: manta rays -- Glues from life to save life... and make cupboards! -- Cats and road safety -- High-rise sponges -- Camels and cool medicine -- Lobsters and space telescopes -- Waterloo Station and pangolins -- Swarms of ants and mini-bots -- Implants and shocking tales -- Incy wincy rescue -- 'The machines aren't coming: they're already here'
Control code
1285918431
Dimensions
23 cm
Extent
377 pages
Isbn
9781642832679
Lccn
2021953417
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
(OCoLC)1285918431

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