Bioengineering discover how nature inspires human designs : with 25 projects / Christine Burillo-Kirch ; illustrated by Alexis Cornell.
| Author/creator | Burillo-Kirch, Christine |
| Other author | Cornell, Alexis. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | White River Junction, VT : Nomad Press, [2016] |
| Description | v, 122 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Build it yourself series Focus on science Focus on science (Nomad Press) UNAUTHORIZED "Build it yourself" series. ^A1056519 |
| Contents | What is bioengineering? -- Bioengineering in communication and sound waves -- Bioengineering in energy -- Bioengineered household -- Transportation -- Construction and architecture -- Healthy living -- Bioengineered clothing -- Farming. |
| Abstract | "In Bioengineering: Discover How Nature Inspires Human Designs, readers ages 9--12 explore the engineering and innovation that come from the natural world around us and use their own interactions with nature to inspire new designs. Introduces bioengineering, which combines life sciences and engineering to inspire scientific discovery and the invention of new technologies. Includes recent relevant topics in the news while providing a historical perspective of previous scientific discoveries. Promotes a sense of responsibility for endangered plant and animal species."--Publisher's website. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-120) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2017471713 |
| ISBN | 9781619303669 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1619303663 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 9781619303706 (softcover) |
| ISBN | 1619303701 (softcover) |