Sustainable Development Goals: G9 - Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

Did you know that lamps can be powered by glowing bacteria instead of electricity? That gloves designed like gecko feet let people climb straight up glass walls? Or that kids are finding ways to make compostable plastic out of banana peels? Biomimicry, the scientific term for when we learn from and copy nature, is a revolutionary way to look to nature for answers to environmental problems such as climate change. In Design Like Nature, young readers discover innovations and inventions inspired by the environment. Nature runs the entire planet with no waste and no pollution. Can humans learn to do this too? It's time to step outside and start designing like nature.

Electric and hybrid cars use less fuel than conventional cars--but fuel economy is only one consumer consideration when choosing a new vehicle. Speed, cost, and even convenience also play a role, even if these aspects of a car mean it's less eco-friendly. Full-color photographs of hybrid engines, batteries, and solar-powered cars will draw readers in while they learn about this fascinating new car technology.

Packed with full-color photography and plenty of facts and stats, students will find this title about eco cars fascinating. A brief introduction to these environmentally-friendly vehicles is followed by 10 profiles of the most intriguing models in the category. A dynamic large-scale image of each profiled vehicle is accompanied by a concise history, performance specifications, and additional images of the vehicle at speed.

Searchlight Books. What Can We Do About Pollution?