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Bugs (Grace Ramsey)

Get ready to crawl into the world of Bugs (Grace Ramsey) and meet the tiny creatures that live all around us. This book takes a close look at insects and spiders, explaining their bodies and the important work they do for the Earth. With easy-to-read text, students will learn the difference between various “creepy crawlies” and why they are so important to our garden. It is a fantastic resource for young nature lovers who want to learn more about biology. This book turns a simple walk in the park into an exciting science expedition.

Lexile: 780L

Quiz

Question 1: What are biologists that name plants and bugs called?

taxonomiststaxidermistsentomologistsbotanists

Question 2: How many legs does an insect have?

sixfourtwoeight

Question 3: Which statement is correct?

Nymphs are clusters of eggs.Nymphs are adult bugs.Nymphs are baby insects.Nymphs are baby bugs.

Question 4: In which section of the library would you find this book?

under fictionunder biographyin the poetry sectionunder non-fiction

Question 5: In the chapter heading, what does the word *versus* indicate?

forbesidetoagainst

Question 6: What is the singular of *larvae*?

larvilarvelarvalava

Quiz

Question 1: Which bug sometimes sticks the empty body of its prey on its back?

the ambush bugthe assassin bugthe kissing bugthe aphid

Question 2: What is the sweet substance that aphids secrete?

milksugarhoneyhoneydew

Question 3: What does *creepy critters* refer to in the sentence, "These creepy critters like to bite people..."?

stink bugsaphidsgiant water bugskissing bugs

Question 4: Which sentence contains a metaphor?

The assassin bug sucks up its meal.As assassin bug dines on a honeybee.Assassin bugs are the tiny ninjas of the bug world.An ambush bug is a smaller version of the assassin bug.

Question 5: What is another word for *assassin*?

killervillainthiefliar

Question 6: What is a group of cicadas called?

a swarma bandan orchestraa flock

Quiz

Question 1: How long can a cockroach live underwater?

3 minutes30 minutes40 minutes30 seconds

Question 2: Which insects build the largest structures in the animal kingdom relative to their size?

roachestermitesslave antsbulldog ants

Question 3: Which sentence is true?

The queens are the only termites in the colony that have wings.Termite queens are bigger than worker ants.Termite queens move faster than worker ants.Termite queens do most of the building work in the colony.

Question 4: What is the purpose of this chapter?

to explain the life cycles of roaches, ants, and termitesto warn people about roaches, ants, and termitesto advise people how to get rid of roaches, ants, and termitesto give information about roaches, ants, and termites

Question 5: In the sentence "Termites toil around the clock ...", which word can best replace *toil*?

restworkplaysleep

Question 6: Which is *not* a collective noun?

coloniesarmyswarmhome