• From Boxfish Bodies to Bionic Cars

• Author Toney Allman
• Published by KidHaven Press

When DaimlerChrysler engineers searched for an animal model for a biomimetic car, little did they suspect that the ideal creature would be the boxfish -- a seemingly awkward and clumsy denizen of the coral reefs. Boxfish, however, are surprisingly aerodynamic and share common structure requirements with cars. When the swimming proficiency of boxfish was understood, design engineers adapted its traits to their revolutionary, environmentally-friendly concept vehicle: the Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car.

Review:

"This slim, straightforward title in the new Imitating Nature series introduces the fascinating science involved in producing an equivalent to spider silk."

• Published/Released: July 2006
• ISBN 13: 9780737736090
• ISBN 10: 0737736097
• DDC: 629.2
• Product number: 228542
• Shipping Weight: 0.24 lbs (0.11 kgs)

Price: US $27.80

• (20% Discount for Schools and Libraries in the U.S. and Canada)