Much like ants, termites live a busy life. Given a certain role within the colony, each bug is a contributor. Feeding on dead plant matter, rotten soil and wood, these insects help the circle More →
Insects, Spiders, Etc.
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Long antennae, armored bodies, and legs—lots and lots of legs. From cockroaches to centipedes, beetles to lice, there are many of bugs that give people the creeps. Squirm your way through… More →
Don't touch the deathstalker scorpion! If it doesn't nab you with its pinschers, it will sting you with toxic venom from the end of its tail. Read about the deathstalker before you become its More →
Don't say you weren't warned. Black widows have red markings that let you know they are dangerous. Bother a black widow and experience the effects of its potent poison. Get caught up in… More →
Killer bees have the mob mentality. They attack in large groups and refuse to let up without a fight. A group of killer bees can remain wound up for up to 24 hours! Learn why you should never More →
Everyone knows that mosquitoes are bloodsuckers. But did you know that some can cast the shadow of death with a bite? They spread malaria and life-threatening fevers through their saliva.… More →
Ladybugs spend part of their life cycle as larva. Every day a ladybug larva eats about 30 tiny green insects called aphids. Young children will watch a ladybug go from egg to adult. More →
A female butterfly lays eggs on a leaf to begin the butterfly life cycle. The eggs hatch into caterpillars, and caterpillars form chrysalises to change into butterflies. Students will follow… More →
Bees begin their life cycle as eggs in honeycomb cells. Every day, a queen bee can lay as many as 2,000 eggs. Young readers will study a bee’s growth from egg to grub to pupa to adult. More →
