inventions

"Medical practices are forever evolving with technological advancements. But where does inspiration for new ideas come from? This title explores how biomimicry is used in surgeries, in healing wounds, and more"--.

George and Harold and their doubles, Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold, have been taking turns going to school, but when the doubles fall prey to their gym teacher, Mr. Meaner, and his method of mind control that turns students into attentive, obedient, perfect children, it is up to original George and Harold to strike back.

Describes the creation of a variety of toys and games, from seesaws to Silly Putty and toy soldiers to Trivial Pursuit.

"In this book, you'll learn about female inventors of the past and present, how to become an inventor, key skills for success, and . . . more"--Back cover.

A greedy Okapi comes to Beaston and buys the Phantastic Noodler, but when Noodlephant returns from a trip to Japan and China, she leads a protest to set things right.

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.

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.

Summarizes one thousand notable inventions and discoveries of ancient and modern times, from 3,000,000 B.C. to the beginning of the twenty-first century A.D.

Presents the argument that the way forward in innovation in the digital and technological age is to begin to perceive science and art as one practice, incorporating the principles of aesthetics into invention. Profiles a number of artists, architects, physicists, musicians, mathematicians, chefs, engineers, choreographers, and novelists who exhibit a combination of science and art in what the author has titled the "creator cycle.".

Discusses ways that nature has influenced the design of vehicles, such as how sailfish scales contributed to the design of a sports car engine, and how ant colony paths influence the routes for delivery trucks. Includes color photographs, a glossary, resources for further information, critical thinking questions, and an index.