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How Is a Ship Like a Shark?: Vehicles Imitating Nature
By Walt Brody
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Animals have mastered motion. So why shouldn't engineers take inspiration from them when perfecting planes, trains, ships, cars, and more? Find out how biomimicry has influenced cutting-edge vehicle innovation.
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Walt Brody
Walt Brody writes nonfiction books for children, covering topics from science to mythology. He lives in Minnesota.
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