Introduction ; Master of disguise -- mimic octopus ; Color with structure -- blue morpho butterfly ; Sleek swimmer -- shark ; Master builders -- Super-zoom vision -- eagle ; Running upside down -- gecko ; A terrific tail -- seahorse ; Expert paper maker -- paper wasp ; A formidable grip -- tree frog ; Origami wings -- earwig ; Self-repairing teeth -- jumbo squid ; Web designer -- spider ; The art of flying ; Fog catcher -- namib beetle ; Bumpy flippers -- humpback whale ; Waterproof coat -- penguin ; Suntrap fur coat -- polar bear ; Diving without a splash -- kingfisher ; Controlled flight -- dragonfly ; Lead drummer -- woodpecker ; Slithering champion -- snake ; Low-energy swimming -- jellyfish ; Avoiding collusion -- locust ; Robot world -- Tunnelling -- shipworm ; Secret language -- dolphin ; Sonar -- bat ; Mighty recyclers -- Prickly quills -- porcupine ; Gooey slime -- slug ; Blood-sucking needle -- mosquito ; A sticky situation -- dog and burrs ; Animal innovation lab.
Summary:
"Humans think they invent everything, but the fact is, us animals have invented ways of solving problems, making unbelievable materials, ways of getting around and working out how to survive on our own for millions of years. In this book you will meet the animal inventors who have shared their super inventing powers to make amazing things for humans."--Page [4] of cover.
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