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Imitating Nature - From Barbs on a Weed to Velcro (Imitating Nature)
Imitating Nature From Barbs on a Weed to Velcro - Imitating Nature
Author: Toney Allman
Fascinated by the sticking ability of the burs from wild plants, Swiss engineer, George de Mestral, uncovered the secret of the microscopic hooked tips that clung tightly to the loops in clothes and animal hair. His efforts to imitate nature's design culminated in the development of Velcro hook and loop tape. The story of the invention of Velcro...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780737731187
ISBN-10: 0737731184
Publication Date: 5/25/2005
Pages: 32
Edition: 1
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
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Publisher: KidHaven Press
Book Type: Hardcover
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