technological innovations

Explores how the development of new technologies in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, including theories about gravity and motion, the production of cheaper iron, and the invention of the steam engine, aided in the development of humankind. Includes teacher notes.

Explores thirty instances where animals have been the inspiration behind important and beneficial technological developments--including mosquitoes' mouth parts leading to potentially painless surgery needles, lobsters' eyes inspiring better space telescopes, and polar bear fur helping make warm clothing for human space travel.

"Part playful poetry, part nonfiction information, children are introduced to the unique structures of seven plants and animals and the extraordinary innovations they have inspired"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of miscellaneous information about the history of medicine.

"This one-stop handbook to leveraging social media to foster collaboration and achieve positive change uses success stories to illustrate how activists produce transformations in their extended communities"--Provided by publisher.

Contains descriptions of technological innovations inspired by things found in the natural world.

Explores how new technologies, including the cultivation of plants and animals, the use of fire, and the invention of writing, influenced the development of humankind from prehistoric times through the classical period. Includes teacher notes.

"Describes the life and work of Elon Musk, an inventor and entrepreneur whose companies build rockets and electric cars"--Provided by publisher.

Presents the argument that the way forward in innovation in the digital and technological age is to begin to perceive science and art as one practice, incorporating the principles of aesthetics into invention. Profiles a number of artists, architects, physicists, musicians, mathematicians, chefs, engineers, choreographers, and novelists who exhibit a combination of science and art in what the author has titled the "creator cycle.".

Discusses ways that nature has influenced the design of buildings, such as how sunflowers have contributed to the design of solar panels. Includes color photographs, a glossary, resources for further information, critical thinking questions, and an index.