Biomimicry
Informational (nonfiction) 2,152 words, Level Z1 (Grade 5+), Lexile 1150L
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Nature is filled with an amazing array of living things, each with unique designs and behaviors that help it adapt and survive. Humans have much to learn from nature, and the new science of biomimicry helps us copy and apply lessons from nature in our own lives. Biomimicry allows students to investigate a variety of examples of biomimicry from Velcro to antireflective computer screens and more. The book can also be used to teach ways to determine the author's point of view and how to correctly use dashes in sentence.
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