This rhyming, lift-the-flap board book of riddles introduces children to biomimicry in a thoroughly fun format. From sonar to snowshoes, discover concrete examples of human inventions that copy things found in nature. The story invites readers to guess the answers to riddles based on rhymes and visual cues that peek through die-cuts. Page turns reveal surprise answers that show how inventions mimic biology, with additional information under flaps. Endnotes include lift-the-flap guessing games to reinforce learning.
Key Selling Points:
STEAM: Engineering innovations, biology and biomimicry are introduced in simple terms for young readers.
ENGAGING FORMAT: The story invites readers to guess the answers to riddles based on rhymes and visual cues peeking through die-cuts. Page turns reveal surprise answers that show how inventions mimic biology, with additional information under flaps. Endnotes include lift-the-flap activities as well.
RIDDLES & RHYMING TEXT: Riddles with surprise answers keep readers guessing, while rhyming text makes for an engaging read-aloud.
ENDNOTES: Endnotes provide additional information and lift-the-flap guessing games to reinforce learning about biomimicry.
More Details
Product Dimensions:8.65 x 8.65 inches
Page Count:34 pages
Age Range:Ages 4-8 years
Leveling:N
Grade Level:3
Awards & Accolades
Eureka! Excellence in Nonfiction Award, 2024
Bookstagang Awards’ Best Board Books of 2023
Cybil Award Nominee, 2023
“A lift-the-flap book that will inspire children to look at nature in a new way and to find other examples of biomimicry in their environment” – School Library Journal
“I love a good, clever STEM children’s book, and this interactive board book is one of the better ones I’ve read” – Book Riot
About the Contributors
Written by - Katrina Tangen
Katrina Tangen lives in Southern California, USA, between Disneyland and the beach. She loves writing nonfiction because she gets to learn new things. Katrina studied History & Science at Harvard and is disabled by ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). She adores being an aunt and is an excellent Lego builder – as long as they come in a kit!
Illustrated by - Giulia Orecchia
Giulia Orecchia lives in Milano, Italy. She has two adorable grown up twin sons. She loves telling stories through art so that children can read her pictures, even if they cannot read words! To make her art, she uses the computer to cut and reassemble hundreds of painted paper scraps.
