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 |
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AnimalLand: A website for kids who love animals; animal ABCs, factas, photographs, and MORE
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 insects? Brief explanation for kids.
Yahoo Kids Study: Insects: What is an Insect? Insects listed in alphabetical order; facts, information, and photos
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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 |
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| Bug Food: Edible Insects | Iowa State University's Tasty Insect Recipes |
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| Eating Bugs |
| Sites with Photographs of Insects |
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| Iowa State University: Bug Image Gallery | Photo Gallery: Insects and Spiders |
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| Penn State Insect Image Gallery | Texas A & M University Images, Sounds, Videos |
| Animal Picture Gallery from the Smithsonian | Animal Photo Galleries |
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| Games to Learn More About Insects | Pest World for Kids: Pest Games |
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| Fun Trivia Quiz: Insects | Name that Bug |
| Other Kid Info Pages to Learn More About Other Animals |
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| Aquatic Life | Pets |
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| Barnyard Animals | Prehistoric Animals |
| Birds | Reptiles / Amphibians |
| Endangered Animals | Wildlife |
| Educational Science Powerpoints |
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| Educational Science Animal Videos |
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| Educational Science Videos |
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| Reference Sites to Help in Your Research |
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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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