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    How Is a Building Like a Termite Mound?: Structures Imitating Nature
    How Is a Building Like a Termite Mound?: Structures Imitating Nature
    How Is a Building Like a Termite Mound?: Structures Imitating Nature
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    How Is a Building Like a Termite Mound?: Structures Imitating Nature

    By Walt Brody

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    Animals build unique and beautiful homes. So do humans. But sometimes human-made buildings harm the environment. Learn how architects mimic nature to design eco-friendly buildings.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLerner Publishing
    Release dateAug 1, 2021
    ISBN9781728434773
    How Is a Building Like a Termite Mound?: Structures Imitating Nature
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    Walt Brody

    Walt Brody writes nonfiction books for children, covering topics from science to mythology. He lives in Minnesota.

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