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How Is a Turbine Like a Whale Fin?: Machines Imitating Nature
By Walt Brody
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People use machinery in their lives every day. But how do we make machinery more efficient? We turn to nature! Biomimicry has led to many innovative robots and machines, and readers can explore them here.
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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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