Bionics is a young science, recently formed on the basis of biological and technical knowledge. The author traces the path traveled by human knowledge from blind copying of nature to a purposeful search in the world of animals and plants for new ideas, new solutions to the engineering, architectural, technological problems of the century. Available, in a fascinating form, the book acquaints the reader with the most important bionic studies of recent years, the successes achieved by the new science in many areas of human activity. The book will help teachers instill in young people a love of nature, for the everyday work of bionics, and captivate with the romance of bionic creativity.