Stories of the natural world that inspired human ingenuity
Humans have learned quite a lot from animals. Many of these learnings have inspired human progress via inventions and solutions to everyday problems.
Mussels are inspiring a type of glue that fixes crowns to teeth. The kingfisher helped solve engineering questions for Japan's bullet train! Mosquitos are being used to develop surgical needles.
Inspired by the hit BBC podcast, 30 Animals that Made us Smarter is filled with facts that will impress friends and family.
Additional Information:
- Author: Patrick Aryee
- 384-page black & white illustrated hardback edition
- Publisher: Thames & Hudson
- Published: 02/09/2021
- 222 x 138 mm