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96 pp.
| Twenty-First Century
| March, 2019
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LibraryISBN 978-1-5415-1977-0$37.32
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EbookISBN 978-1-5415-4393-5
(3)
YA
Koch's eye-opening text, well-illustrated with color photos and diagrams, unveils the semi-invisible communication happening among trees. Chapters center on individual scientists' discoveries, providing readers with a glimpse into their innovative research. Koch emphasizes that trees are living beings essential to human and nonhuman well-being and concludes with a convincing call for sustainable forest management. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.
112 pp.
| Twenty-First Century
| October, 2017
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LibraryISBN 978-1-5124-1570-4$37.32
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EbookISBN 978-1-5124-4860-3
(3)
YA
Koch thoroughly explains the origins of the techniques and machines used in 3D printing--from resin prototypes to cutting-edge biological materials--and also profiles its original inventors and the entrepreneurs commercializing 3D printing today. Later chapters discuss possible future applications. Textbook-like pages benefit from occasional photographs of the machines and their products. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind.