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 woud life be like without Velcro? In Animal Tech: Fur & Claws, readers will learn about six life-changing technoogies that have been inspired by mammals. They will follow the stories of the scientists and engineers who have harnessed mammals' abilites, developing them into powerful technologies that have shaped our world.

Includes index. "Technology inspired by animals"--Cover. Animal Tech is a STEM-based nonfiction series that chronicles life-changing technologies inspired by animals. Each book features six animals and their corresponding tech, and includes a group activity, vocab words, and more!

Introduction --Fur with burs & velcro -- Polar bears & fabric -- Cat's eyes & road reflectors -- Porcupine quills & hypodermic needles -- Bones & buildings -- Gophers & drilling machines on Mars -- Conclusion.