In Spidersilk the novel, the main character, Mark, is protected by a group of spiders in another dimension. These spiders utilize their spider silk to keep the intruders from harming Mark and most of his friends. If you’ve ever run into a spider web then you probably know spider silk is really no joke. However, the substance is tougher and more intricate than most people think. In fact, spider silk can actually manipulate sound and heat. No wonder this substance is he fiber of the future.

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