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1) Beehives
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A beehive can be home to 35,000 bees during the summer. However, each hive has only one queen bee. Find out
more in Beehives, a title in the Nature's Engineers series. Nature's Engineers is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. Each title in the series features easy-to-read
text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks,...
2) Bird nests
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Explains the process and materials that birds use to build nests. This book s colorful photos, clear text, and A Closer Look feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps birds survive in the wild.
3) Beaver dams
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Explains the process and materials that beavers use to build dams. This book s colorful photos, clear text, and A Closer Look feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps beavers survive in the wild.
4) Anthills
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Anthills are designed to protect ants from the weather. An anthills dome shape helps the anthill absorb the Sun's heat. Find out more in Anthills, a title in the Nature's Engineers series.
5) Coral reefs
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Many plants and animals depend on coral reefs for shelter and food. Coral reefs also prevent coastlines from eroding by acting as a barrier against waves. Find out more in Coral Reefs.
7) Spiderwebs
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A spiders web is made from silk. Spiders can spin different kinds of silk. Some strands are sticky. Other strands are dry. Find out more in Spiderwebs, a title in the Nature's Engineers series.
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