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Earth-friendly engineering crafts / by Thompson, Veronica,1989-author.(CARDINAL)417614;
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.Before you begin -- Tiny alpine tram -- Floating island city -- 3-D topography map[RF1] -- Balloon airplane -- Festive ribbon windsleeve -- Password generator[RF2] -- Swedish windmill -- Moving sun[RF3]rise art -- Cardboard cottage -- Odds & ends.Shares instructions for creating Earth-themed engineering projects, including constructing an airplane from a plastic bottle, transforming an old T-shirt into a working wind sock, and building a small city from plastic containers.Ages 8-11.Grade 4 to 6.740L
Subjects: Engineering; Handicraft; Recycling (Waste, etc.); Salvage (Waste, etc.);
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Life's engines : how microbes made Earth habitable / by Falkowski, Paul G.,author.(CARDINAL)515428;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The missing microbes -- Meet the microbes -- The world before time -- Life's little engines -- Supercharging the engines -- Protecting the core genes -- Cell mates -- Supersizing wonderland -- The fragile species -- The tinkerers -- Microbes on Mars and butterflies on Venus?
Subjects: Microorganisms; Bacteria; Microbial genetics.; Life (Biology);
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Black achievements in STEM : celebrating Katherine Johnson, Robert D. Bullard, and more / by Tyner, Artika R.,author.(CARDINAL)846164;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Engineering -- Earth Science/Environmental Justice -- Biology/Medical -- Technology/Computer Science."There are many fields of science such as engineering, medicine, and technology. From Katherine Johnson to Dr. Robert Bullard to Gerald Lawson, learn about the Black people who have made amazing achievements in science"--Ages 9-14Grades 4-6
Subjects: Biographies.; African American scientists;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 5
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Earthbag Architecture: the essential guide / by Green, Sarah(CARDINAL)678149;
**Tired of conventional construction costs and environmental impact? Discover the revolutionary world of Earthbag building!**Imagine building your dream home, a sustainable and affordable structure, using readily available materials and simple techniques. "Earthbag Architecture: The Essential Guide" empowers you to do just that. This comprehensive guide provides a step-by-step approach to designing and constructing beautiful, durable, and eco-friendly homes using earthbags – a surprisingly versatile and cost-effective building material. This isn't just another DIY manual; it's your passport to a sustainable lifestyle and a unique building experience. Learn the principles behind earthbag construction and unlock the secrets to creating a strong, resilient, and aesthetically pleasing structure. From foundation to finishing touches, this book walks you through every stage of the process, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to build your own earthbag masterpiece.
Subjects: Do-it-yourself projects (DIY); Earth construction; Earth houses; Earthbags; Earthwork design engineering; Landscape architecture; Sustainable structures; Cost-effective building;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Design guidelines for increasing the lateral resistance of highway-bridge pile foundations by improving weak soils / by Rollins, Kyle M.(CARDINAL)308676; Brown, D. A.(Dan A.)(CARDINAL)307630; United States.Federal Highway Administration.(CARDINAL)139839; American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.(CARDINAL)138446; National Cooperative Highway Research Program.(CARDINAL)281856; National Research Council (U.S.).Transportation Research Board.(CARDINAL)141287;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 97-98).Research sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration
Subjects: Technical reports.; Bridges; Earth pressure.; Lateral loads.; Piling (Civil engineering); Soil stabilization.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The perfect planet / by Scieszka, Jon,author.(CARDINAL)274775; Weinberg, Steven,1984-illustrator.(CARDINAL)501908;
So far the AstroNuts have failed to find a suitable planet, but NNASA has come up with a new plan: send the four animal astronauts back through time on Earth where they are to contact early homo sapiens and somehow set them on a path to a sustainable future--trouble is, humans seem inferior to many of the other species (especially the wolves), so the AstroNuts come up with a Survival of the Fittest Olympics, hoping that with a little help the humans will prevail.Ages 8-12.Grades 4-6.570LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Children's stories.; Action and adventure fiction.; Animal fiction.; Humorous fiction.; Science fiction.; Time-travel fiction.; Astronauts; Astronauts; Environmental protection; Environmental protection; Environmental quality; Genetic engineering; Genetic engineering; Humorous stories; Science fiction; Time travel;
Available copies: 40 / Total copies: 44
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1,000 amazing world facts / by Mills, Andrea,author.(CARDINAL)551660; Benton, Adam,illustrator.(CARDINAL)343795; Carter, Stuart,illustrator.(CARDINAL)343796; Mumford, Simon,illustrator.(CARDINAL)788564; DK Publishing, Inc.,publisher.(CARDINAL)317714;
Out of this world -- Astounding Earth -- Humans and other life forms -- Feats of engineering."Discover true stories about the vast universe, our amazing planet Earth, incredible animals and humans, and astounding feats of engineering. Did you know that the edge of the observable universe is 13.7 billion light-years away? That just 1 percent of Earth's water is liquid and fresh? Or that an elephant's molar weighs up to 9 lb (4 kg)? Astound your friends and family with this collection of fantastic facts and figures from across the world."--009-012 years.4-7.
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Curiosities and wonders; Engineering;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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The Perfect Planet / by Scieszka, Jon,author.(CARDINAL)274775; Weinberg, Steven,1984-illustrator.(CARDINAL)501908;
On their final mission, the AstroNuts are sent back through time on Earth to set early homo sapiens on a path to a sustainable future by planning a Survival of the Fittest Olympics to help the humans prevail.Ages 8-12.Grades 4-6.
Subjects: Science fiction.; Humorous fiction.; Astronauts; Genetic engineering; Time travel; Environmental protection; Science fiction.; Humorous stories.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The aftermath : a novel of survival / by Florman, Samuel C.(CARDINAL)519022;
Subjects: Science fiction.; Survival fiction.; Airplane crash survival; Comets; Engineers; Shipwreck survival; Survival at sea;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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B.P.R.D. by Mignola, Mike,author.(CARDINAL)356828; Arcudi, John,author.(CARDINAL)529723; Crook, Tyler,penciller.(CARDINAL)428302; Harren, James,1986-penciller.(CARDINAL)594748; Robins, Clem,1955-letterer.(CARDINAL)342788; Stewart, Dave,colorist,cover illustrator.(CARDINAL)669845;
"Agent John Kraus, the ectoplasmic man, leads a special task force through the monster-filled Northwest woods in order to hunt down and kill the man he blames for leaving him a disembodied spirit. In the Southwest, Agent Andrew Devon and the psychic crust punk Fenix form an uneasy alliance in order to escape a horde of bat-faced monsters"--Page 4 of cover.
Subjects: Comics (Graphic works); Fantasy comics.; Fiction.; Graphic novels.; Horror comics.; Monsters; Occultism; Supernatural;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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