Del Norte Public Library

"Medical practices are forever evolving with technological advancements. But where does inspiration for new ideas come from? This title explores how biomimicry is used in surgeries, in healing wounds, and more"--

Invasive species are taking over native plants habitats. Common control methods are dangerous or impractical. Some people are now turning to goats as a nontoxic and versatile way to deal with invasive species. Controlling Invasive Species with Goats look at the history of using goats to graze plants, why they work, and the research thats being done to learn more.--

Can fracking be a clean, green, and safe way to power our lives? Discover the answer to this critical question and find out how sustainability is being achieved through science as the energy industry evolves in its quest to find solutions to our energy crisis. In this inspiring science book readers will find out why we burn fossil fuels, the harm it is causing, and why evolution in the fracking industry could make it a powerful weapon in the fight...

"The amazing story of the Chilean miners and their incredible rescue!"-- "A middle grade nonfiction title about thirty-three miners trapped in a copper-gold mine in San Jose, Chile and how experts from around the world, from drillers, to astronauts, to submarine specialists, came together to make their remarkable rescue possible"--

Describes the building of One World Trade Center, detailing the methods of engineering used, how technology was used to create the building, and safety and security at the site.

Joel is the owner of an extract manufacturing plant who constantly finds himself in precarious situations that steadily worsen by the minute. First, his soon-to-be floor manager acquires a serious injury in a machine malfunctioning accident. This subsequently endangers the wellbeing of his company. Second, his personal life doesn't fair much better when he takes his bartending friend Dean's advice while in a drug-induced brainstorming session on how...

"In the Thai village of Koh Panyee, a team of boys builds their own football pitch on top of the Phang Na Bay"--

Who is this book about? Its a mystery! A worker gives you clues about her work and the tools she uses to help people in her community. Can you use the clues to guess who it is?

A series presenting science as a detective story illustrating the connections between events of the past and inventions of the future. Part 7: Traces the connection between mercantile competition between the British and Dutch in the 17th century, the development of coal-tar pitch to protect ship hulls and its replacement by copper, the creation of waterproffed clothing, gaslight lamps and nylon. Part 8: When Napoleon marched across Europe, he needed...

"Describes how various forms of energy are used with everyday examples. Includes experiments"-- Provided by publisher.