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Interviews | November 19, 2009

Dave: IMG Finding John Irving: The Powells.com Interview

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johnirving[Editor's note: The following is a reprint of our 2005 interview with John Irving, whose new novel, Last Night in Twisted River, has just come out... Continue »
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From Gecko Feet to Sticky Tape (Imitating Nature)

by Toney Allman

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ISBN13: 9780737734874
ISBN10: 0737734876
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Each volume in this series tells a story of biomimicry, or more specifically, how scientists and inventors have tried to imitate something in nature in an effort to create better, stronger, safer tools and processes for everyday life.

Synopsis:

The scientists of the Gecko Team have solved the age-old mystery of gecko climbing and sticking power. Geometry, not chemistry, was the answer. They are using their newfound knowledge to invent "gecko tape" that will stick anywhere and never lose its adhesive quality. Move over, Spiderman!
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ISBN:
9780737734874
Author:
Allman, Toney
Publisher:
KidHaven Press
Subject:
Treatment
Subject:
Diseases - General
Subject:
Diabetes
Subject:
Saliva.
Subject:
Diabetes -- Treatment.
Series:
Imitating Nature
Publication Date:
March 2006
Binding:
Library Binding
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
7.24x9.24x.28 in. .48 lbs.
Age Level:
08-12
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