{"product_id":"9788490347829","title":"Bionics","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBionics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA picture book that reveals how nature inspires humanity's greatest inventions. From the flight of a dragonfly that resembles a helicopter to the most advanced robots, this work explores biomimetics or bionics, the science that studies and copies the perfect solutions found in living beings. With a visual and educational approach, each double-page spread contrasts a technological invention with its natural reference, explaining how observing the natural world has been key to progress. A book that connects science, technology, and nature in a clear and fascinating way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book explains the concept of bionics or biomimetics, the discipline that imitates the processes and structures of nature to create technology. Through historical and contemporary examples, it shows how inventions such as umbrellas, oars, or helicopters have their origins in the observation of plants and animals. Each double-page spread presents a realistic illustration of the invention alongside the natural element that inspired it, accompanied by explanatory text that details the connection. The journey culminates with the most modern robots, demonstrating that nature remains the best source of innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBiomimetics and bionics as scientific disciplines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNatural inspiration in engineering and technological design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between animal and plant morphology and human inventions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of technology from a naturalistic perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRobotics inspired by living beings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended for curious readers aged 8 and up who love science, technology, and nature. It is also ideal for teachers looking for visual teaching material to explain concepts of biology and engineering, as well as for families who want to foster scientific thinking and observation of the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA visual and clear understanding of how nature solves problems that technology imitates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConcrete and varied examples of inventions inspired by living beings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic illustrations that facilitate comparison between the natural model and the artificial one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn interdisciplinary approach that connects biology, physics, and engineering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStimulus for critical observation of the natural world and its practical application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Martorell i Sabaté, Eduard; Marsal Cervantes, Carles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Philosophy of science, Science funding and policy, Scientific equipment, experiments and techniques, Influence of science and technology on society, Technology: general issues, Robotics, Natural history, Picture books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Fora de col·lecció\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: November 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 56\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 253 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA picture book that stands out for its original approach and visual quality. The proposal of directly comparing inventions with their natural references, through realistic illustrations and explanatory texts, makes it an effective and attractive pedagogical tool. Suitable for both the school environment and the home, it offers an enjoyable introduction to biomimetics, a field that is gaining relevance in current technological innovation. Its reading is stimulating for young and adult minds interested in the intersection between science and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405095559515,"sku":"9788490347829","price":14.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034782.jpg?v=1781823298","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490347829","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}