People get many good ideas from nature. Birds, snakes, burrs, and lizards have led to great ideas such as; bullet trains, snakebots, Velcro, and bandages.  This nonfiction Beginning-to-Read book contains high-frequency words and content vocabulary. Connecting Concepts pages include a word list along with activities to strengthen early science and literacy skills, such as understanding nonfiction text, science in the real world, science and academic language, fluency, and finding further information. Aligns with Next Generation Science Standards for Grades K-3.