Insects

What Are Insects?

Insects are tiny animals.
They have six legs.
Most insects have wings.
They can be big or very small.
You can see them in the garden, in the park, or on a tree.

What Do Insects Do?

Insects help plants grow.
Bees carry pollen from flower to flower.
Ants work together to build nests.
Butterflies drink sweet nectar.
Some insects make loud sounds, like crickets chirping at night.

Fun Insect Facts

• A ladybug has spots that can be different colors.
• A grasshopper can jump far with its strong back legs.
• Fireflies glow in the dark to talk to each other.
• A caterpillar turns into a beautiful butterfly.

Insects are amazing friends of nature. Look around and you might spot many different ones!