Clothing Inspired by Nature

Clothing Inspired by Nature is a nonfiction picture book that explains how clothing designers borrow ideas from the natural world. The book features examples such as hook-and-loop fasteners inspired by burrs, swimsuits modeled after shark skin, insulating layers based on polar bear fur, waterproof fabrics derived from leaves, strong threads from spider silk, color-changing materials inspired by chameleons, sticky pads based on gecko feet, and water-repellent coats that echo beaver fur. Each spread pairs a natural source with the clothing feature, presenting the science in simple language for early elementary readers.