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Nature's best display and camouflage : how animals' appearances help them hun…
Some animals have developed astounding plumage, skin and fur which perfectly meets their needs. From the pangolin, which is covered in 'plates of armour' to protect it from predators, to the leafy appearance of the weedy sea dragon, that allows it hide amongst the seaweed, the creatures featured in this book have developed appearances that are both unique and out-of-this-world. Find out more…
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- 9780750287999
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- 29 pages : illustration ; 27 cm
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- 591.5 JAC
Nature's best homes : how animals' habitats help them live, breed and raise y…
Some animals build astounding homes to provide shelter and safety for themselves and their young. From ants glueing leaves together to create a nest, to groundhogs engineering enormous underground towns, the creatures featured in this book create homes that are both unique and out-of-this-world. Find out more about these masters of engineering and learn how evolution has shaped the way each …
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- 9780750288002
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- 29 pages : illustration ; 27 cm
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- 591.5 JAC
Engineering : the riveting world of buildings an machines!
How does a 3D printer work? What stops a skyscraper from falling over? Where does a smart phone store information? Welcome to the world of engineering! Discover how the familiar machines and buildings in today's world are constructed, and how they function. How do scientists choose the right materials for the right job? Which scientific principles lie behind each machine or structure? Bas…
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- 9780753473115
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- 128 pages : illustration ; 17 cm
- Series Title
- Basher Science
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- 624 JAC
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