Nature's Teachings: Human Invention Anticipated by Nature

"Nature's Teachings: Human Invention Anticipated by Nature" by J. G. Wood is a book that presents the idea that human inventions often mirror designs found in nature. The story starts by pointing out how nature, like the Velella that acts as a natural sailboat, provides examples and even physical models for human technology. It looks at how observing nature's designs can help people develop more effective tools and systems. Wood uses examples like the Water-snail and Gnat to showcase the connection between biological forms and inventions. The beginning of the book sets the direction for the coming chapters that explore a range of inventions based on things found in nature.