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Examines the nature, history, and ethical aspects of cloning, discussing both humans and other animals.

A survey of the oil industry discussing how and where oil is found, the way fuels are produced and used, and the many products derived from oil.

See how people alter the earth with construction projects.

Describes flooding and how to prevent it, examines the design and construction of dikes and levees, and presents examples of historic floods and levee failures.

"Gitanjali Rao, innovator and America's Top Young Scientist, brings [the reader] an interactive experience to help immerse students in the process of innovation"--Back cover.

"Explore the structures in your everyday life and around the world that exist because of engineering. Discover how the world's tallest building stays standing and more with full-color illustrations designed to keep young readers engaged and entertained while they learn."--

Readers will have a blast learning about Tunnels. From mining tunnels to the Channel Tunnel, this book explores how they are built, how they are used, and the engineer's job to build and plan for them. --Amazon

In this first-ever standalone full-color edition, Castle is lavishly reborn in digitally finished drawings rendered with felt-tip markers and colored pencils. Factual and artistic details shine in light of newly researched information. With characteristic zest and wit. Architecture enthusiasts of all ages will marvel at the staggering possibilities of human imagination and ingenuity.