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Dragonflies have four wings that move independently, allowing for quick and silent flight. Today, researchers
and engineers in the United States are making drones inspired by these insects. Discover more in Inventions
Inspired by Flying Animals, a title in the Technology Inspired by Animals series.
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Cats' eyes have an extra lens that bounces light back out of them. A man named Percy Shaw was inspired by cats' eyes to invent the reflectors that line most highways and roads. Discover more in Inventions Inspired by Mammals, a title in the Technology Inspired by Animals series.
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Spiders make their webs from spider silk, which is both lightweight and extremely strong. Scientists are
working to develop body armor and bulletproof vests made of spider silk. Discover more in Inventions Inspired by Reptiles and Invertebrates, a title in the Technology Inspired by Animals series.
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The ocean is a dark and mysterious place, full of fascinating creatures. Scientists continue to discover new things about these animals and the amazing abilities that allow them to thrive deep underwater. In Animal Tech: Flippers & Fins, readers will learn about six life-changing pieces of technology that have come from the study of underwater animals-from squid-inspired computer parts to tsunami sensors modeled after dolphin calls. By exploring the...
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One fall day, a Swiss engineer was hiking with his dog. Soon the dog was covered in cockleburs, which held fast to its fur. After years of study and experimentation, the engineer invented Velcro, with hooks and loops just like the cockleburs. What would life be like without Velcro? In Animal Tech: Fur & Claws, readers will learn about six life-changing technologies that have been inspired by mammals. They will follow the stories of the scientists...
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Throughout time, people have looked to the skies and dreamt of flying. In 1903, the Wright brothers finally achieved flight, but only after years of studying birds. In Animal Tech: Wings & Beaks, readers will follow the stories of the scientists and engineers who have observed, studied, and mimicked the abilities of flying creatures, from bees and dragonflies to bats and birds. Students will be inspired to explore STEM fields after learning how the...
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Floating through space, a robot crawls along a space station. The skin covering the robot's parts lets it stick to the metal like a gecko sticks to a tree. This is not science fiction, it is science fact, and the product of a long process of observation, study, and mimicry of the animal world. In Animal Tech: Creepers & Crawlers, readers will learn the story of Geckskin and five other technologies inspired by reptiles and insects. Students will follow...
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