Copy That, Copy Cat!: Inventions Inspired by Animals

Copy That, Copy Cat!: Inventions Inspired by Animals by Katrina Tangen, illustrated by Giulia Orecchia

What can inventors learn from animals? More than you might think!

Play along with rhyming riddles and peek through cut-out clues before turning the page to discover an unexpected answer. From sonar to snowshoes, this interactive book introduces inventions that take inspiration from the natural world.

Giulia Orecchia’s colourful illustrations accompany a guessing game with real science behind it. Lift the flaps for more information, then explore the additional activities at the back.

An engaging introduction to biomimicry — looking at how living things work and using those ideas to solve human problems.