Stronger Than Steel: Spider Silk DNA and the Quest for Better Bulletproof Vests, Sutures, and Parachute Rope

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Stronger Than Steel: Spider Silk DNA and the Quest for Better Bulletproof Vests, Sutures, and Parachute Rope (Scientists in the Field Series)
HMH Books for Young Readers, Paperback, 2017
Stronger Than Steel: Spider Silk DNA and the Quest for Better Bulletproof Vests, Sutures, and Parachute Rope (Scientists in the Field Series)
HMH Books for Young Readers, Hardcover, 2013
Stronger Than Steel: Spider Silk DNA and the Quest for Better Bulletproof Vests, Sutures, and Parachute Rope (Scientists in the Field Series) by Bridget Heos (2013-02-26)
HMH Books for Young Readers, Hardcover, 1826
Stronger Than Steel: Spider Silk DNA and the Quest for Better Bulletproof Vests, Sutures, and Parachute Rope (Scientists in the Field Series) by Bridget Heos (2013-02-26)
HMH Books for Young Readers, Hardcover, 1752
Stronger Than Steel: Spider Silk DNA and the Quest for Better Bulletproof Vests, Sutures, and Parachute Rope (Scientists in the Field Series) by Bridget Heos (2013-02-26)
HMH Books for Young Readers, Hardcover, 1679
Stronger Than Steel: Spider Silk DNA and the Quest for Better Bulletproof Vests, Sutures, and Parachute Rope (Scientists in the Field Series) by Bridget Heos (2013-02-26)
HMH Books for Young Readers (2013-02-26), Hardcover, 1656

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Stronger Than Steel: Spider Silk DNA and the Quest for Better Bulletproof Vests, Sutures, and Parachute Rope

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In Stronger Than Steel, readers enter Randy Lewis' lab where they come face to face with golden orb weaver spiders, and transgenic alfalfa, silkworm silk, and goats, whose milk contains the proteins to spin spider silk--and to weave a nearly indestructible fiber. Learn how this amazing material might someday be used to repair or replace human ligaments and bones, improve body armor, strengthen par... More

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Publisher	Random House Books For Young Readers
Binding	Hardcover (6 editions)
Reading Level	Uncategorized
# of Pages	80
ISBN-10	B01L9GJO96
Publication Date	02/26/2013

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About Bridget Heos (Author) : Bridget Heos is the author of 13 nonfiction YA books. Her first picture book is What to Expect When You're Expecting Larvae: a Guide for Insect Parents (and Curious Children,) ill. by Stephane Jorisch... more
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About Andy Comins (Illustrator) : Andy Comins is a published illustrator of children's books. A published credit of Andy Comins is The Frog Scientist (Scientists in the Field Series).
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