Beasts and the Battlefield Pack A of 4
Published on 1. April 2021
Book
32 pages
978-1-4747-9398-8 (ISBN)
Description
Armour designed like fish scales. Aeroplanes that fly like birds. Camouflage that blends in like a chameleon. Tiny drones that look like hummingbirds! Animals and nature have inspired armies for thousands of years. Yet, the future may hold the most promise. Using biomimicry, military forces are developing many new animal-inspired technologies to help keep us safe. Rich in STEM and STEAM content, the high-interest titles in Beasts and the Battlefield bring old and new nature-based science to life.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Capstone Global Library Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 178 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4747-9398-8 (9781474793988)
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Persons
Lisa M. Bolt Simons has published more than 50 nonfiction children's books, as well as four middle grade "choose your path" novels and an adult history book. She's twice received an Honorable Mention for the McKnight Artist Fellowship for Writers in Children's Literature. She's also received a Minnesota State Arts Board Grant and other accolades for her writing. Lisa is a proud mom to her science- and math-minded twin daughter and son. Originally from Colorado, Lisa lives in Southern Minnesota with her husband, who also loves to read. Charles C. Hofer is a biologist, photographer, and writer living in southern Arizona. He's a regular contributor to several award-winning magazines for young people, including Muse and Ask. Visit his website at www.charleschofer.com.