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Reviewed on November 1, 2023 | Middle To High School
Gr 4–6—The term "bioinspiration" may be a new one for young readers, but they will be fascinated to learn about how inventors observe animal strategies and adaptations to inspire new creations. Six pairs of animals and the subsequent technological advancements they've inspired are explored. Though the term "bioinspiration" was only coined in the 1960s, researchers estimate people have been observing animals and their adaptations as far back as cave men learning to camouflage after watching animals do the same. Seemingly diss...Log In or Sign Up to Read More