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★“Fascinating...An appealing resource sure to spark an interest in biomimicry, from casual readers to budding scientists. Recommended for all libraries.”—School Library Journal, starred review Did you know that lamps can be powered by glowing bacteria instead of electricity? That gloves designed like gecko feet let people climb straight up glass walls? Or that kids are finding ways to make compostable plastic out of banana peels? Biomimicry, the scientific term for when we learn from and copy nature, is a revolutionary way to look to nature for answers to environmental problems such...

Students will learn all about geometric shapes while engaged in reading about Greek Gods and Goddesses, mythology, and the constellations. This Spanish book uses real-world examples to teach math concepts, and incorporates nonfiction reading to increase vocabulary and comprehension skills. The practice problems, graphs, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what they've learned to their daily lives. Essential text features like a glossary, index, and table of contents will increase students' interest level and their...

El Frente Polisario pretende crear un estado independiente en el Sahara Occidental. La comunidad internacional no puede aceptar una idea asi. Ese pretendido estado, situado en el limite occidental del Sahel, seria penetrado con gran facilidad por Al Qaeda en el Magreb Islamico junto a sus grupos secuaces dedicados a actividades criminales internacionales organizadas. Frente a ello la propuesta del Reino de Marruecos de un Estatuto de Autonomia, se ofrece como la mejor solucion, especialmente desde la perspectiva de la seguridad internacional, y responde a los anhelos de la poblacion Saharaui. ...

A stinky look at the history of personal hygiene reveals fascinating facts, such as the invention of the toilet, how many times Queen Elizabeth I had a bath, how the first sewers were built, and much more.