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Starred Review on February 1, 2021 | Middle To High School
Gr 4–7—This fascinating title takes a deep dive into the wonders of nature. Four chapters are featured: "Inventions Gone Wild," "Nature As Engineer," "Asking Advice from Nature," and "Reducing Our Footprint." The text makes connections between familiar items, such as comparing the materials in a child's cocoa mug to the space shuttle's super-tough ceramic. There are surprising facts: Synthetic fibers won't deco...Log In or Sign Up to Read More