Discover how much of human technology was inspired by or even directly copies from nature.

One half of the book begins from a mole's perspective, and works its way up to the moon while the other half takes up at the moon, and works its way down to the earth's crust.

"Does moss grow only on the north side of a tree? Should I always wait an hour after swimming? Do hummingbirds really migrate on the backs of other birds? Find out in The Truth About Nature by the authors of The Kids' Outdoor Adventure Book. This companion title, unlike other nature-myth titles for children, won't focus on classic mythology and folklore, but rather will be a useful compendium debunking everyday myths with which children can relate....