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Imitating Nature - From Pine Cones to Cool Clothes
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Book Description
Pine cones are considered "smart materials", able to expand and contract in response to their moisture content. Researchers in England are attempting to imitate pine cone actuation by inventing smart fabrics that respond to perspiration by opening up and cooling off the wearer. Their goal is clothing that adjusts to the weather.
Book Information
PublisherKidHaven Press
BindingHardcover
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100737734906
ISBN-13978-0737734904
Publication Date01/18/2006
The Creators
About Toney Allman (Author) : Toney Allman is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Toney Allman include Jaws of Life (A Great Idea), Diabetes (Genes and Disease), Downloadi... more
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