Velcro was inspired by sticky plant burrs from a walk.
An inventor saw prickly seeds cling to his dog's fur. He copied the idea to make Velcro's tiny hooks.
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The zipper was invented more than 100 years ago.
Before zippers, people used lots of buttons and hooks. The zipper made getting dressed much faster.
Getting dressed by yourself is a skill you grow into.
At first grown-ups help you. Little by little you learn to pull on your own shirt, pants, and shoes.
Velcro has tiny hooks and loops that stick together.
One side is covered in little hooks and the other in soft loops. Press them and they grab with a rrrip sound.
We tie shoelaces into a bow to keep our shoes on snug.
Making two loops and pulling them tight forms a bow. Tying laces is a fun skill to practice.
A zipper has tiny teeth that lock together to close it.
When you slide the zipper up, the little teeth link up like a hug. Slide it down and they let go.
Buttons slip through little holes to hold clothes closed.
You push each button through its own hole. That keeps a shirt or coat snug and shut.