Showing posts with label biomimicry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label biomimicry. Show all posts

Monday, September 05, 2022

Synergy: Northern Mockingbird


The Northern Mockingbird is an omnivore often found in open areas and forest edges of North America. Known for its mimicry and intelligence, the bird is able to recognize individual people and imitate a variety of animal sounds. They can be found in both urban and rural habitats.


Read the recently published nonfiction book, then learn more at the website:


DUET: OUR JOURNEY IN SONG WITH THE NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD by Phillip Hoose takes an interdisciplinary approach to telling the story of the relationship between humans and mockingbirds through history. Written for young adults, Hoose uses the Northern Mockingbird to demonstrate the resilience of both birds and humans. Concluding with an emphasis on climate change and other environmental challenges, readers are invited to explore ways to help mockingbirds and other songbirds. ARC courtesy of Farrar, Straus and Giroux, an imprint go Macmillan.


The NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD from All About Birds provides an overview to the life, location, and sounds of the Northern Mockingbird. Visit the page at https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Mockingbird/overview.


The NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD from Audubon shares background information about the bird along with information about its climate vulnerability. Visit the page at https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/northern-mockingbird.









Monday, September 14, 2020

Synergy: Biomimicry


Biomimicry applies models from nature to human problems in areas such as energy, agriculture, architecture, medicine, transportation and more.

Read the recently published children's book, then learn more at the website:

BEASTLY BIONICS by Jennifer Swanson explores how nature inspires a wide range of inventions and technologies. From the night vision of cats and shape of a bird's beak to the skin of frogs, this fascinating work of nonfiction explores dozens of examples in the areas of solutions, helpers, energy, and healers. It concludes with a glossary and resources.

The BIOMIMICRY INSTITUTE develops tools that apply nature-inspired strategies to design and innovation. Examples of biomimicry in a variety of fields are highlighted. The website also includes information about over 1800 applications of biomimicry and provides lessons and challenges for youth.

To learn more, go to https://biomimicry.org/

ARC courtesy of National Geographic Kids.