A good friend, when he saw this book fresh on the shelves, immediately thought of me and how relevant it would be for our joint work in critical science and environment education. As someone who has always been fascinated by the living world, whose bucket list has been full of to-dos like scuba diving to see the glorious underwater world, and flying over landscapes to get a bird’s eye view, this book indeed resonated deeply with me. Bio-inspired! is more than just a book—it’s an invitation to view the world through the lens of nature’s genius. It celebrates the wonder and wisdom inherent in the diverse living world that surrounds us, and dives into how nature has inspired some of the most innovative and sustainable technological advancements in human history.
As I turned the pages, taking in the sheer beauty embodied in the words and pictures, I was sure my teenage daughter would also love it. And sure, she had a shine in her eyes and a wide smile on her face as we read this together and had an animated discussion. She loved the parallels drawn across seemingly different situations (like the hibernating bear and astronauts in the space station), and the ingenious designs in the natural world like the ventilation system of the termite hill. She also insisted that we share the book with her friend who was coming over. Thus, Bio-inspired! is one of those marvellous finds that you can’t keep to yourself, that you are excited to share with others.
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