Introduction 1 Survival of the Fittest: From mighty mosquitos to clever cockroaches, insect adaptations have inspired incredible inventions in medicine and beyond. 2 What Stuff's Made Of: Bugs are masters of all kinds of materials - slimy, stretchy, or strong. And no one does it better than web-weaving wonders of the world! 3 Keepin' Earth Green and Clean: Termite titans, glowing fireflies, and beautiful butterflies are tiny Earth rangers that know a thing or two about energy efficiency. 4 Not Old MacDonald's Farm! Whether it's organizing like a leaf-cutter ant or collecting water like a darkling beetle, insect agriculture has inspired us to think about farming in a new light. 5 Robots, Robots Everywhere! Look no further than these dazzling dragonflies, robotic ants, and lifesaving roaches to discover the incredible future of some promising insect-inspired robots! 6 Transforming Trash: So many poopy possibilities when you think like dung beetles, termites, and silkworms! 7 Talking the Talk and Walking the Walk: Dancing bees and parasitic flies can get their message across in more ways than one! 8 Finding the Way: No need for a compass or a GPS--hawk moths, dung beetles, and sun-loving ants manage to find their way using the world around them. Conclusion Engineering Like an Insect: Hands-on STEM Activities You Can Do at Home Glossary Resources Index.