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Article: What is an insect.
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- Weekly Reader, Edition Pre-K (including Science Spin)
- Article date:
- May 1, 2006
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Explain that an insect is a small animal. An insect has six legs. A dragonfly is an insect. It flies faster than most other insects. Ask: How many wings does a dragonfly have? What other insects can you name?
Watch Insects Move!
Insects have six legs. Count the legs on the insect below. Then read about different ways insects move.
A click is an insect. CLICK! This insect flips over with a clicking sound.
A click beetle is an insect. CLICK! This insect flips over with a clicking sound.
A water strider is an insect. This insect walks on water.
A praying mantis is an insect. This insect can turn its head.