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Because there are many great sites on the internet that contain facts and information about insects, the names of individual insects and bugs are not listed on this page. The insect or bug you choose to learn more about WILL be found in the sites below!

You WILL be able to find exactly what you need here by following the links below and searching for the insect or bug you are interested in learning more about!

Sites Specifically for Students with Information About Insects and Bugs

AnimalLand: A website for kids who love animals; animal ABCs, factas, photographs, and MORE

Are All Insects Bugs?

Entomology for Beginners: Basic information on insects,t the anatomy of adult insects, and the metamorphosis of insects.

Insect World for Kids: An interactive site to help learn about the world's insects; categories include rainforests, ponds, gardens, and desert

Science 4 Kids: Insects: Links to interesting sites about bugs; MANY bug topics are covered

Scholastic for Kids: Bugs and Insects: Articles and Answers to Kids' Questions

What is an entomologist?

What is an insects? Brief explanation for kids.

Yahoo Kids Study: Insects: What is an Insect? Insects listed in alphabetical order; facts, information, and photos



Sites with Information About Insects and Bugs

Bug Guide: Identification, Images, and Information for Insects, Spiders and Their Kin for the United States and Canada- excellent resource

BugInfo.com: Information, interesting facts and photos; insects listed alphabetically- excellent information

Burge Pest Control: Bug Facts: Facts along with GREAT photographs

Bug Bios: Aims to help you really see insects for the miniature marvels they represent and to understand how intertwined our cultures have become with these alien creatures; interactive, facts and photos

Coolbugstuff.com: Cool Bug Facts

How Stuff Works: Classification of Insects: Scientific classification terms with explanation and examples

How Stuff Works: Insects: Introduction to Insects The Structure of Insects Life Cycles Insect Behavior Insect Study Useful and Harmful Insects

Infrared Zoo: Infrared light shows us the heat radiated by the world around us. By viewing animals with a thermal infrared camera, we can actually "see" the differences between warm and cold-blooded animals. Infrared also allows us to study how well feathers, fur and blubber insulate animals.

Insect - from Wikipedia: Facts, diagrams, and definition of insect

Iowa State University: Insect Information: Insects listed in alphabetical order, also as indoor or outdoor; facts; photos

Live Science: All About Insects: Facts, information, Insect and Bug Images

National Geographic: Animal Profiles: Alphabetical drop down menu with facts, photos, and information about all types of animals, including insects



Nova: Alien Empire: Learn about the bizarre, fascinating world of insects with amazing graphics. Read the articles to learn more about how insects reproduce, live together in society, migrate, and battle for survival; Videos, sounds and animations, and activities for kids included

San Diego Zoo: Animal Bytes: Insects and Spiders:Insects facts and photographs

Smithsonian: Bug Info: Facts and information, photos; bugs listed in alphabetical order

Virtual Insectary: Provides images of some common insects, and includes information on their foods and habitats

World of Virtual Insects: Requires Quicktime to see these insects in 3D


Sites with Information about Insects and Bugs as Food
Bug Food: Edible Insects Iowa State University's Tasty Insect Recipes
Eating Bugs  

Sites with Photographs of Insects
Iowa State University: Bug Image Gallery Photo Gallery: Insects and Spiders
Penn State Insect Image Gallery Texas A & M University Images, Sounds, Videos

Animal Picture Gallery from the Smithsonian Animal Photo Galleries

Games to Learn More About Insects Pest World for Kids: Pest Games
Fun Trivia Quiz: Insects Name that Bug

Other Kid Info Pages to Learn More About Other Animals
Aquatic Life Pets
Barnyard Animals Prehistoric Animals
Birds Reptiles / Amphibians
Endangered Animals Wildlife




Educational Science Powerpoints

Educational Science Animal Videos

Educational Science Videos

Reference Sites to Help in Your Research

Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Encyclopedia Smithsonian features answers to frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian and links to Smithsonian resources from A to Z

Information Please: On-Line Dictionary; Encyclopedia; Almanac, and MORE


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