Built by animals : meet the creatures who inspire our homes and cities
Dorion, Christiane2022
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'Built by Animals' introduces us to the creatures who have inspired the materials and techniques that are used by humans in the building world today. Meet over 26 animals behind the most amazing building tech, humorously brought to life by Yeji Yun and wittily and expertly explained by WWF educator Christiane Dorion. This book dives into the world of biomimicry and answers questions like: How can we use more solar energy to power our homes? How can we grow plants in the desert? How can we pump water to the top of very tall buildings? How can we clean polluted rivers? From the bee's honeycomb shape that strengthens structures to termites that build their nests with natural air con, these creatures did it first!
Main title:
Built by animals : meet the creatures who inspire our homes and cities / Christiane Dorion, Yeji Yun.
Author:
Dorion, Christiane, authorYun, Yeji, 1983-, illustrator
Imprint:
London : Wide Eyed Editions, 2022.
Collation:
75 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 29 cm
Notes:
Includes index.Illustrations on lining papers.
Audience:
Juvenile.
ISBN:
9780711265684 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
660.6C660.6660.6 DORIJ660.6 DORJ660.6
Language:
English
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BRN:
2253411
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