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"Accompanying a new series of the hit BBC podcast, a fascinating exploration of how the animal world has inspired human progress via new inventions and solutions that impact our daily lives. Did you know that mosquitoes' mouthparts are helping to develop pain-free surgical needles? Who'd have thought that the humble mussel could inspire so many useful things, from plywood production to a 'glue' that cements the crowns on teeth and saves unborn babies...
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"Creatures sprint, slither, and soar in this STEM-driven dive into the extraordinary, everyday ways animals move! A squid jets through the ocean like a rocket. A cheetah races after a zig-zagging gazelle. A fishing spider walks on water with its eight hairy legs. All animals must move. Whether on the hunt for something to eat, on the run from being eaten, or in search of a mate or a safe place to live, their lives depend on marvelous motion. In this...
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"Co-Winner of the AIP Science Communication Book Award, American Institute of Physics" "Longlisted for the Young Adult Science Book Award, AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books" "Finalist for the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prizes for Excellence in Science Books, Young Adult Science Books" "One of Inverse's Best Science Books of 2018" David L. Hu is associate professor of mechanical engineering and biology and adjunct professor of physics at...
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"Leap like a lemur, scuttle sideways like a crab, and wiggle your bottom like a honeybee! If you're not fond of napping and your feet won't stop tapping, the wild world is calling you ... Learn how to move and groove like the animals do! Featuring 12 animals from around the world accompanied by simple movement steps, perfect for developing co-ordination and listening skills in young children." -- Back cover.
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New technologies reveal what's behind incredible "moments of impact" - when animals come into contact with each other and the world around them. Program 1: From elaborate impact sequences that spin around animals caught in a "frozen moment" to animations that go inside their bodies, a unique view of animals' amazing biomechanics is revealed. Program 2. From ninja ants to flying snakes, cameras dive underwater, sail through trees and penetrate fur,...
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In this unique fact book animals compete in sporting events such as high jump, swimming, and weight lifting. Readers are encouraged to guess which animal will win before turning the page, while walrus and cockatoo "announcers" provide funny commentary and interesting statistics about the athletes' amazing abilities. This is a winning format for kids who want to know which animals can be faster, stronger and more powerful, and how humans compare.
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A fascinating introduction to the scientific principles of movement, from the leaping of a frog to the flight of an airplane. Simple experiments are included.
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A collection of parent-guided exercises for children ages 3-6, inspired by the movements of animals.
"Con la guía de Natural Kids, los padres contarán con las herramientas necesarias para iniciar rutinas de ejercicios que favorezcan el desarrollo emocional y físico de niñas y niños durante la infancia, además de propiciar momentos de convivencia que permitirán estrechar lazos afectivos. Sin necesidad de gimnasios, clases, aparatos ni trajes...
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"A fascinating exploration of the extreme world of animal athletics, how these stunning abilities have evolved, and their insights into human performance and evolution. How is it that fish can climb waterfalls, snakes glide, and cheetahs run so fast? Natural and sexual selection has driven the evolution of diverse and stunning athletic abilities throughout the animal kingdom. Drawing on decades of performance research, integrative biologist Simon...
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