The saguaro cactus is a vital source of water in the desert; it functions like a living water barrel. This plant looks like an archetypical cactus with branches dramatically sticking out. Just like animals, plants can play a vital role as ecosystem engineers just like animals. The saguaro cactus is a unique keystone plant providingContinueContinue reading “The Night Flower – Saguaro Cactus”
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Giraffologist!
Say the word “Giraffologist” slowly and imagine what it would be like to spend your days studying these gentle giants with long necks and big hearts. The book Anne And Her Tower Of Giraffes: The Adventurous Life of the First Giraffologist, by Karlin Gray and illustrated by Aparna Varma, explores the life of the world’sContinueContinue reading “Giraffologist!”
Aye-aye – Endangered, Misunderstood and Remarkable!
Do your kids love animals that look a bit creepy? Meet the scary-looking nocturnal lemur with freaking fingers. This unique primate has the face of a possum, the tooth of a mouse, and a bat’s ears. Its scientific name is Daubentonia Madagascariensis, and the lemur is in Madagascar. It is an endangered and misunderstood animal.ContinueContinue reading “Aye-aye – Endangered, Misunderstood and Remarkable!”
Climate Change – What would Nature do?
Climate change is upsetting the balance – the balance in nature. When systems that have run smoothly on Earth for hundreds and even thousands of years face an imbalance, nature deals with the challenges. Sometimes, nature uses mutations, and sometimes, nature adapts to the changes. Animals and plants are ‘shapeshifting’ worldwide; their limbs, beaks, andContinueContinue reading “Climate Change – What would Nature do?”
Brilliant Nature Books for Curious Kids
From stories about birds to creatures who inspire our homes, here’s our list of favourite children’s reading this summer. The Bowerbird by Julia Donaldson & Catherine Rayner Found an empty nest on your nature walk? Or spotted some fledglings? Birds are great inspirations for young biomimicrists. Birds build all sorts of interesting nests. The bowerbirdsContinueContinue reading “Brilliant Nature Books for Curious Kids”
What is a River? By Monika Vaicenavičiené
The book “What is a River?” by Lithuanian illustrator and storyteller Monika Vaicenavičienė is a beautiful prose poem about the things a river is and can be. It is also part encyclopedia, and curious young biomimicrists will find lots of things to ponder over. Facts about famous rivers and the animals and people who liveContinueContinue reading “What is a River? By Monika Vaicenavičiené”
Summer Reading for Young Curious Nature Lovers
Is there anything better than reading a book and listening to the buzzing bees? At last, summer has arrived, and you can sit under a tree in the shade, enjoying the endless questions that some books spark. The not bad animals brilliant explores how some animals have been misunderstood. Like the spiders, who really areContinueContinue reading “Summer Reading for Young Curious Nature Lovers”
Inspirational Books for Young Biomimicry Enthusiasts
At the moment we are enjoying these two books. Check them out! The Animal BFFs is written by Sophie Corrigan. Here you can read about different types of Friendships among animals: mutualism commensalism and parasitism. The natural world is filled with strange and unlikely friendships. Odd couples that highlight the idea that sometimes it’s betterContinueContinue reading “Inspirational Books for Young Biomimicry Enthusiasts”
Brilliant inspirational nature books för curious kids
The best inspiration, apart from spending time in nature, is picture books. I am passionate about all sorts of books, and children’s books are no different. Wonderful pictures, exciting stories, and silly rhymes are the best way to get ideas. The best picture books contain plenty of opportunities for learning, yet it does not feelContinueContinue reading “Brilliant inspirational nature books för curious kids”
Turtle’s View are Fascinating – Book Tips for Nature Lovers
This book looks stunning. It has not been published yet but you can pre-order it. “This beautiful book will help you explore the five oceans on our planet, meeting the creatures who live there and finding out just how their incredible surroundings work. From tides and currents to migrations and conservation, see our oceans inContinueContinue reading “Turtle’s View are Fascinating – Book Tips for Nature Lovers”
Review of the book “Biomimicry with Theo & Tuva: Nature Spotting Inspires Wild Ideas” by Asa Jomard
I would like to thank Natursidan.se and Erik for the review of my book. Go here to read the review. I hope this inspires you to have a look at the book. So far, I have sold a couple of copies in the US and Japan! And the Swedish version is doing well! Frequently AskedContinueContinue reading “Review of the book “Biomimicry with Theo & Tuva: Nature Spotting Inspires Wild Ideas” by Asa Jomard”
A sharp idea – Biomimicry
The forest is home for thousands of species, big animals like bears, and deer, and smaller animals like hedgehogs, porcupines and rabbits. Thousands of ways to explore possibilities and be inspired. Porcupine Quills to Needles (21st Century Junior Library: Tech from Nature) by Jennifer Colby is a book in a series that aims towards providingContinueContinue reading “A sharp idea – Biomimicry”
Everything You Need For A Treehouse
“Treehouses are for wonder. Treehouses are for snacks.Treehouses are for whispers and snickers and echoes.Treehouses are for everyone.” Ever dreamt of having a treehouse? A magical place where you can escape from reality. Everything You Need for a Treehouse by Carter Higgins and Emily Hughes is a wonderful celebration of treehouses. Children dream up fantasticContinueContinue reading “Everything You Need For A Treehouse”
Wild Buildings and Bridges
Nature and architecture are perfect partners! Are you planning a biomimicry challenge? The book Wild Buildings and Bridges: Architecture Inspired by Nature by Etta Kaner is a great introduction to using nature as inspiration for design and architecture. Thought-provoking questions and illustrated examples mixed with directions that invite children to build and explore their ideas.ContinueContinue reading “Wild Buildings and Bridges”
Moth – An Evolution Story
The colour of an animal can decide whether it lives or dies. Moth is a story of the peppered moth written by Isabel Thomas, and illustrated by Daniel Egnéus. An awe-inspiring story about a speckled and freckled master of disguise. A fight for survival in a world that is changed by humans. Important and a bit sadContinueContinue reading “Moth – An Evolution Story”
A Day at the Beach
Use the beach to spark your imagination! What could be better than lying in silence at the shore, listening to the waves and watching sand grains roll back and forth? Explore beaches and admire seashells while you breathe in the sea air. A day at the beach is a wonderful adventure. It is a greatContinueContinue reading “A Day at the Beach”