UWSSLEC LibGuides: Be the Animal with Rick Chrustowski: Insects

Inspiration

Experience a bug's-eye view in Bright Beetle, by Rick Chrustowski.

On a warm sunny day at the end of summer, a ladybug lays her little yellow eggs on a leaf. Soon each egg hatches into a tiny larva with a huge appetite for aphids. Despite the dangers of ants and praying mantises, the larvae thrive and grow big. Hard shells form around them, and when they break through these shells, they are ladybugs at last. Follow the life of one bright beetle as she journeys from the egg to adulthood.

For Further Reading

Ladybugs by Gail Gibbons (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780823427604
Publication Date: 2013
Ladybugs are a type of beetle. They live on six of the seven continents. There are believed to be about 5,000 different kinds of ladybugs around the world. Here are descriptions of their characteristics, their four stages of development from egg to adult, and how they live.
Are You a Ladybug? by Tudor Humphries (Illustrator); Judy Allen
ISBN: 9780753456033
Publication Date: 2003
Beginning with its title question, "Are you a ladybug?", this accessible book is perfect for reading aloud and tells young readers how they would experience life if they were a ladybug.
The Book of Beetles by Patrice Bouchard; Arthur V. Evans; Stéphane Le Tirant
ISBN: 9780226082752
Publication Date: 2014
Beetles offer a dazzling array of shapes, sizes, and colors that entice scientists and collectors across the globe. The Book of Beetles celebrates the beauty and diversity of this marvelous insect. Six hundred significant beetle species are covered, with each entry featuring a distribution map, basic biology, conservation status, and information on cultural and economic significance.
Ultimate Bugopedia by Darlyne Murawski; Nancy Honovich
ISBN: 9781426313769
Publication Date: 2013
Welcome to the hidden world of the most popular bugs on Earth. Opening the beautiful and accessible pages of this book is like turning over a series of stones under which you'll find a fascinating array of the world's coolest creepy-crawlies.

Bug or Insect?

What's the difference between bugs and insects anyway?

A bug is a type of insect. A bug has a stylet (a mouth shaped like a straw) that it uses to suck juices from plants. Watch the video below to learn more about bugs and insects.

Insects and Arachnids
What are the body parts of insects? How is an insect different from an arachnid? Or, are arachnids and insects the same?

Caterpillar Fun!

Build your own Caterpillar
Follow the link to create your own caterpillar and create what it would need to survive in the Costa Rican rainforest.

In the Costa Rican rainforest, the caterpillar's ecosystem is being threatened. Learn more about the Costa Rican caterpillar and its ecosystem.

Quiz Time!

Are ants bugs or insects?

Bugs: 0 votes (0%)

Insects: 1 votes (100%)

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Ants: Bugs or Insects?

Be the Insect!

Be like Rick and experience an up-close look at insects! Watch this video for a real live look.

Learn More

National Geographic Insects
Want to learn more about different types of insects? Click this link to go to the National Geographic website to watch videos about all different types of insects!