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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...

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. This primary source book focuses on the creation of the Transcontinental Railroad. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary source maps, images, and...

Rhyming text and photographs follow a pumpkin patch as it grows and changes, from seeds to plants to pumpkins ready to harvest, to jack-o-lanterns and then to seeds again. Simultaneous.

Con este tomo de "Animales Salvajes" vas a conocer uno de los felinos más ágiles, silenciosos y veloces de cuantos existen en el mundo. A través de los textos y de las estupendas fotografías de este libro, descubrirás algunos aspectos curiosos de la vida del leopardo: cómo descansa, cómo se camufla, cómo guarda los restos de sus presas fuera del alcance de otros animales... Sabrás muchas cosas sobre uno de los animales más bellos del mundo.