Biomimicry is the design and creation of materials, buildings, and processes that are modeled on nature. Burdock seeds led to the invention of Velcro, the shape of a kingfisher bird’s body improved the design of Japan’s bullet train, and ants showed an airline how to move cargo and board people faster and more feasibly. In an incredibly visually appealing way, Madden provides little readers with several more fascinating examples of innovation based on observations of nature, plants, and animals. A definite favorite for your child’s bookshelf. (Ages 4-8)