# Built by Animals: Meet the Creatures Who Inspire Our Homes and Cities - Hardcover

by **Christiane Dorion** (Author), **Yeji Yun** (Illustrator)

**_New title in the internationally best-selling, and Blue Peter Book Award-winning series._**

**Following on from the incredible _Invented by Animals_, _Built by Animals_ introduces us to the creatures who have inspired the materials and techniques that are used in the building world today.**

**Meet the animals** behind the most amazing building tech, humorously brought to life by Yeji Yun and expertly explained by WWF educator Christiane Dorion. This book dives into **the****world of biomimicry** and answers questions like:

-   How can we use more solar energy to power our homes?
-   How can we grow plants in the desert?
-   How can we pump water to the top of very tall buildings?
-   How can we clean polluted rivers?

From the **bee's honeycomb shape that strengthens structures** to **termites' that build their nests with natural air con**, these creatures did it first! And, at the end of the book, find out who wins big at the Animal Builder Awards! Will it be the prairie dog, the peacock, the beaver, or the firefly?

_Built by Animals_ explores this **amazing STEM subject** in a deceptively simple way, showing children that **the future of architecture can be inspired by and be respectful of nature.**

### Author Biography

**Christiane Dorion** is an award-winning author and educational consultant. She has written a number of children's books about the natural world and has worked with WWF and other environmental organisations for over 30 years. You can visit her website at www.christianedorion.com.

**Yeji Yun** is an illustrator and artist (currently) based in Seoul, South Korea. Since graduating from Kingston University in London, she has been working with various clients from all over the world. Yeji has won and been shortlisted for numerous awards, including the 3x3 International Illustration Show No.13 in 2016.

**Number of Pages:** 80

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 10.9 x 9.3 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** May 03, 2022

## Details

- **Price:** 24.0 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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