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Book

From termite den to office building

Call Number

  • J 720 YOMT (OSH)

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Publication Information

Ann Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, 2014.

Physical Description

32 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Summary

Combining both historical and scientific views, this book explains how termite dens inspired a new office building design.

Contents

  • Modern comforts
  • Nature's master builders
  • How it's done
  • Looking ahead
  • A building dream team
  • Glossary.

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