"From Gecko Feet to Adhesive Tape" by Wil Mara explores the fascinating world of adhesion in nature and technology. The book delves into the mechanics of how geckos cling to surfaces with their unique toe pads and how scientists have mimicked these natural adhesives to create innovative products. Through engaging narratives and scientific explanations, Mara highlights the intersection of biology and engineering, illustrating how studying the natural world can inspire breakthroughs in everyday materials like tape and glue. This exploration encourages readers to appreciate the ingenuity found in nature and its applications in modern science. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: 21St Century Skills Innovation Library Innovations From Nat, 21St Century Skills Innovation Library-Innovations From Nature, 21St Century Skills-Innovation Library .

This book was published in 2014 by Cherry Lake Publishing .

Author Wil Mara (New Jersey, USA) is an award-winning author of fiction and non-fiction for children. His DK books include "DK Life Stories: Albert Einstein" and the DK Reader, "The Story of Civil Rights". He has written extensively for Scholastic, including more than 50 titles in their Rookie Biographies and Rookie Read-About series. Our authors are supported by a group of solid educational, literacy, and subject consultants in the UK, the US, and globally via our Children's Advisory Panel. We have established this panel to inform our publishing on this series and across our children's list.