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Description
Readers will discover the many ideas that have come from different animals in nature.
Quick Summary
If your kid loves animals and is starting to get curious about how things work, this is a great little nonfiction pick. It shows how scientists and inventors have looked to nature for ideas from how gecko feet stick to walls all the way to how birds inspired airplane designs. At just 317 words, it doesn't overwhelm young readers, but it gives them enough to spark real "wait, that's why they made it that way?" moments. I'd especially recommend it for kids who ask a million questions about the natural world, or anyone who enjoyed "What Do You Do With an Idea?" and wants something more fact-based. Parents will appreciate that it's straightforward and not scary or overly complicated just cool nature facts that make you see animals in a whole new way. It works perfectly as a quick read-aloud or as a first chapter book for kids just starting to read on their own.