From Gecko Feet to Adhesive Tape

From airplanes to football helmets, some of the greatest inventions of all time have been based on the natural abilities of plants and animals. Readers will learn how some of history's most imaginative inventors were inspired by nature and how their incredible creations continue to improve our lives today. Sidebars, photographs, a glossary, and a concluding chapter on important people in the field add detail and depth to this informational text on bio mimicry.