Written and illustrated by Ms. Shellenberger s 1 st graders

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1 Written and illustrated by Ms. Shellenberger s 1 st graders Stony Point Elementary May 2007

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3 L[X HebVXff We looked in books and made a giant list of all the insects we could find. We decided which one we liked. We found out where it lives and we took sticky notes and wrote our name and the bug s name some of us drew tiny little bugs and we put them on the map where the bug lived. We made sticky notes with our name to mark our picture the book. We drew it and on another day, used colored pencils to remember the colors. We wrote questions like: How much does a bug weigh or what does it eat. The one I liked was, what s my bug s enemy. We wrote down all the questions. We had a research log and researched it. First we write what we know about the insect: which wasn t much! Once we had information, we started to think about writing. We made a web. We made a circle and put the name of the bug in the middle lines went out with circles for what it looks like, interesting facts, and other stuff. We decided to start our paragraphs with a question. Did you know that people eat my bug? The last sentence was sometimes funny. We painted out bugs as big as we could. Ms. Mary Lou kept saying bigger, bigger. Our insects came from all around the world. By Hayley, Gracyn and Shep

6 AafXVgf are invertebrates, animals that lack a backbone. All insects have hard exoskeleton three-part body (head, thorax, and abdomen) three pairs of jointed legs compound eyes two antennae. The legs (and wings, if applicable) are attached to the thorax. Insects hatch from eggs.

Apple Rust Mite by Simran Shah Did you know that there is an insect that eats mold? The Apple Rust Mite does. They are bugs that are wide from the front and skinny from the back.

7 Apple Rust Mite by Simran Shah Did you know that there is an insect that eats mold? The Apple Rust Mite does. They are bugs that are wide from the front and skinny from the back. They live on plants and animals, and also in the soil and water. They come mostly from Tasmania. There are over 45,000 Apple Rust Mites. They have existed for 400 million years!

8 Blue Triangle Butterfly by Jillian Corwin Did you know that there is a caterpillar that can shoot a horrible smell at it s predators? It is the caterpillar of the Blue Triangle Butterfly. It is called the Blue Triangle Butterfly because it has a blue triangle under the black wings. They camouflage themselves. It lives in Australia. It likes to live in Bribane bushes and in the rainforest. It flies very fast and seldom rests.

Magdalena Alpine by Nan Myers Did you know that there is a black butterfly that has white hairs so tiny that you can only see them with a microscope? It is the Magdalena Alpine.

9 Magdalena Alpine by Nan Myers Did you know that there is a black butterfly that has white hairs so tiny that you can only see them with a microscope? It is the Magdalena Alpine. It has dull black wings that are mm long. It lives in Alaska, north-east Utah, the high mountains of Colorado, western Wyoming, and some other places. Because the color black absorbs light, the Magdalena Alpine s black wings keep it warm.

10 Goliath Beetle by Chamiqua Chambers Did you know there is a beetle that sounds like a helicopter? The Goliath Beetle makes this sound when it flies. This beetle lives in the rainforests of Africa. It has two sets of wings and is 12 cm long. They use their antennae to smell. This beetle is the heavy weight champion of the insect world!

Emperor Moth by Blake Lilley Did you know that there is a moth with a 60-80 mm wingspan? It is the Emperor Moth. This is a moth that has four eye spots.

11 Emperor Moth by Blake Lilley Did you know that there is a moth with a mm wingspan? It is the Emperor Moth. This is a moth that has four eye spots. The female is larger than the male, but the male has brighter colors. The Emperor Moth lives in Europe and Moorland. They eat heather. The female only flies at night.

12 Large Diving Beetle by Lucian Taylor Did you know that there is a beetle that can swim in wetlands, rivers and lakes? It even lives underwater. It is the Large Diving Beetle. It lives in North America and eats water insects. It is a very good swimmer, and it uses air bubbles to breath underwater. It can grow up to 1.5 inches long. It looks like an oval with legs. When you go to a lake, you might not only see fish. You might see a Large Diving Beetle!

South African Praying Mantis by Camille Blaine Did you know that

It looks like a leaf with an octagon shaped head.

13 South African Praying Mantis by Camille Blaine Did you know that there is an insect that can eat birds? It is the South African Praying Mantis. It also eats flies, butterflies, crickets, moths and spiders. It looks like a leaf with an octagon shaped head. Its head can rotate 90. It has jointed legs. Its eyes can change color at night. It lives in gardens and forests, and is most likely found in New Zealand.

14 Scarlet Dragonfly by Grant Beretz Did you know that the Scarlet Dragonfly is the world s fastest insect? Not only is it the fastest, but it also travels 85 miles in a day. The Scarlet Dragonfly lives near lakes, ponds and streams in Northern Africa and Southern Europe. It has bright red wings and sharp jaws. They also have great eyesight.

15 Tropical Assassin Bug by Caleb Cassell Did you know that there is a bug that has poisonous spit? The Tropical Assassin Bug can kill a cockroach in 3-4 seconds or cause a human to go blind with its saliva. It has a rostrum (a sharp needle) to pierce into its prey to eat the flesh and kill them. It has unusual shapes and colors that help it blend into plants. It is 3-4 cm long. It lives in Texas, Central America and South America. It eats ants, termites and caterpillars. Be careful not to get bitten by an Assassin Bug, because they have the most painful bite of any insect.

Honey Pot Ant by Eriq Carter Did you know that there is an ant that some people eat? It is called the Honey Pot Ant. It is a red ant and it has a gigantic abdomen.

16 Honey Pot Ant by Eriq Carter Did you know that there is an ant that some people eat? It is called the Honey Pot Ant. It is a red ant and it has a gigantic abdomen. The abdomen is full of honey that the ant eats. It can get so big that it can hardly even move. They come from Australia, Africa, and North America. Some people there might be eating the Honey Pot Ant for a sweet treat!

17 Gum Emperor Moth by Lauren Haggard Did you know that there is an adult moth that never eats? It is called the Gum Emperor Moth. It has a wingspan of 3-5 inches. It has a large, heavy, hairy body. It has 2 eye-like spots on its wings. It lives in Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand. Usually moths only stay in their cocoons for a little while, but one Gum Emperor Moth stayed in its cocoon for 10 years!

18 Collembola (Springtails) by Dakota Mundy Have you ever heard of a Collembola (Springtail)? They are insects that live all over the world. You can find them in grassy or wooded areas. They are very small. Did you know the Collembola can hop times its own body length (¼ inch) or 2 feet? I wouldn t want to be in a jumping contest with this insect!

19 Witchety Grub by Shep Burris Did you know that there is a grub that some people eat? It is called the Witchety Grub. This grub has a brown head and a white body. When it turns into a moth, it has a 6 cm wingspan. It lives in Australia, and the Aboriginals think it is a delicacy. It is also in a lot of their art. So if you re ever in Australia, watch out for what you eat!

20 Dung Beetle by Reece White Did you know there is a beetle that will eat it s own kind? Yes, there is; the Dung Beetle. The Dung Beetle can be found in the deserts of Africa and the farms of Europe. Most are oval shaped, and are blue, green, bronze or gold colored. They have short antennae with clubs at the end. The Dung Beetle makes soil. That is how it got its name. This beetle is strong! It can roll dung 50 times its own weight. The world is a less smelly place to live in because of this insect.

Green Stink Bug by Madelyn White Did you know that the Green Stink

You can find them in gardens and fields in the southern states in

The Green Stink Bug has very big eyes with yellow and black lines

21 Green Stink Bug by Madelyn White Did you know that the Green Stink Bug is one of the largest stink bugs? You can find them in gardens and fields in the southern states in North America. The Green Stink Bug has very big eyes with yellow and black lines on its back. It is mm long. The female lays 100 eggs. This is one bug you would not want to have in your garden, because it eats over 52 plants!

22 Japanese Stag Beetle by Sukhmai Kapur Did you know that there is an insect that sometimes eats nothing? Japanese Stag Beetles sometimes eat tree sap, but sometimes eat nothing. It is 5 cm long. It has a yellow and black body, with antlers on its head. It lives in Japan. It can live in tree stumps, logs, and broad-leaved woodlands. The adults only stay alive for a short time. They are not aggressive.

Earwig by Danny Talbert Did you know that there is a bug that can jump 50-100 times it s own body length? The Earwig can!

23 Earwig by Danny Talbert Did you know that there is a bug that can jump times it s own body length? The Earwig can! The Earwig looks like an ant with scissors on the back. It has 16 antennae segments. It has wings. It is dark brown and mm long. The Earwig can be found in Europe, Hawaii, Florida and Canada.

24 Harlequin Beetle by Jaz men Fitch Did you know that there is a bug that eats rotting wood? It is the Harlequin Beetle. It is a bug that sheds. It has long front legs. It is 67 cm long. The Harlequin Beetle lives in dead tree trunks and fallen trees in the jungle of South America.

Siberian Yellow Jacket Wasp by Duncan Miller

25 Siberian Yellow Jacket Wasp by Duncan Miller Did you know that there is a bug that likes to eat sweets? The Siberian Yellow Jacket eats meats and sweets. It is black and white. It is 5/8 to 1 inch long. It lives in Russia. It likes to live underground. It is aggressive.

26 Apollo Butterfly by Gracyn Goldstein Did you know there is a butterfly that is in danger because of air pollution and caterpillar parasites? It is the Apollo Butterfly. It has shiny, see-through wings with red-orange spots. It is white with 2 red, black-edged eye marks on its wings. It lives in Asia and Europe. It lives in mountains, meadows, and pastures. Its favorite food is stonecrop. People should try not to pollute, to protect the Apollo Butterfly.

27 Green Darner Dragonfly by Parker DeVillier Did you know that there is an insect that can fly up to 55 mph? The Green Darner Dragonfly can! It has a green thorax with a red stripe down the middle. It has silvery, iridescent wings and bulbous, compound eyes. It has very strong vision. It lives in southern Canada, USA, and other parts of North America. Dragonflies appeared over 300 million years ago.

28 White Lined Sphinx by Haylee Hutchins Did you know that there is an insect that flies like a hummingbird? The White Lined Sphinx does. It starts out as a caterpillar that is bright green with a yellow head. Then it turns into a moth with a 3 inch wingspan. The thorax is brown with 6 white stripes, and their veins are outlined in white. They live in Ontario, mostly in gardens and meadows. So if you ever hear wings flapping like a hummingbird, it might be a White Lined Sphinx.

29 This insect can walk on water. 1-a 2-d 3-e Math solution Letter substitution k 5-n 6-o 2 +4 Letter Code: p 8-r 9-s 10-t This flying, stinging insect is a type of wasp. 1-a 2-c 3-e Math solution Letter substitution Letter Code: j 5-k 6-l o 8-t 9-w 10-y

30 AafXVgf Crossword Puzzle Across 1. Praying gets it's name because it looks like it is praying. 5. I eat wood. 7. I rub my legs together to make noise. 8. Some say that I look like flowers flying in the sky. 9. I look like a butterfly. I fly at night. 10. I make a dog itch. Down 2. I show up at picnics. 3. I am not an insect because I have eight legs. I am an arachnid. 4. You eat the honey I make. 6. I like to bite you and drink your blood. 7. I am a scavengers and will eat almost anything. Word List spider cockroaches ant flea bee butterfly moth mosquitoe termite mantis cricket

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