I am dedicating this book to 2 people in my life that inspire me.

First, my dad, for not "bugging" me, and sharing my interest in insects.

Second, to my AMAZING 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Makowski,

for believing in me, and helping me to accomplish my book writing dream.

THANK YOU, BOTH!!

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Table Of Contents

Dedication.....................................................pg. 1

Table of Contents............................................pg. 2

Introduction...................................................pg. 4

Ants.............................................................pg. 6

Wasps..........................................................pg. 8

Praying Mantis...............................................pg. 10

Butterflies.....................................................pg. 12

Cicadas........................................................pg. 14

Dragonflies...................................................pg. 16

Ladybugs......................................................pg. 18

Index...........................................................pg. 20

Glossary.......................................................pg. 22

All About the Author........................................pg. 24

Introduction

There are different types of insects. Some can bite you and

some cannot. Insects are very small creatures. All insects

have six legs; and may eat plants or other insects. All

insects have different habits (such as just flying around or

working together to get food.) Many people don't like

insects. Whether you like them or not, we need insects.

They are VERY IMPORTANT. Spiders are not insects, they

have eight legs. If you get bit by an insect, don't worry!

Some insects evolve or change. Some have pincers. Many

insects eat differently. They have an abdomen and a

thorax. Insects may bite you because they want to protect

their babies or themselves if they feel threatened.

Ants

Ants can be found almost any place in the world,

working as a team to collect food for their

colony. The queen spends most of her time laying

eggs. They use their antennae to smell. Ants

don't have lungs like us! They breathe through tiny

holes all over their body. They can be fire ants,

black ants or other types.

Wasps

Usually baby wasps will grow up inside a wasp

nest, but some wasps will lay their eggs inside

other insects. That host insect will slowly be

eaten up by the baby wasp as it grows up.

Wasps generally eat other insects, but some

species are vegetarian. They have a very

nasty sting! Most wasps have venom at the

rear of the abdomen. They can use this

several times, unlike bees who can only use it

once.

Praying Mantis

The Praying Mantis is a master of

disguise. It camouflages itself to

look like a leaf while it sneaks up on its

prey. The Praying Mantis got its name

because it looks likes it is praying.

They are very harmless.

Butterflies

There are about 17,000 different butterfly

species. It's possible there can be EVEN

MORE!! Most adult butterflies can only live

for two weeks. Butterflies fly around all day

collecting their nectar. Like the Praying

Mantis, they are harmless.

Cicada

Cicadas can spend 16 to 17 years

underground just growing up. When

they come out of the ground, the adult

Cicadas live only for a few weeks. The

male Cicadas make the loudest sound

in the insect world. You don't want to

hear it. If you stand right next to him

he can sound as loud as a lawn

mower!

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