Insects live in most places in the world, and there are billions of them. There are about 1.4 billion insects for every person on our planet! They are very important for nature. Bees and butterflies help plants grow by moving pollen from one flower to another. Ants clean up by eating dead plants and animals. And butterflies are beautiful. They make us happy when we see them. Even though insects are small, they help keep the world healthy and full of life.  

Find It  

How do bees help plants grow? 

Conversation A

(in the break room)

Susie:   Hey! There’s an ant in my lunch. I don’t like ants, especially when they get into my food.

Greg:     But ants are interesting insects. They’re important for nature. 

Susie:    True. They help keep the world clean by eating dead plants and animals.  

Greg:     Insects help the world in many ways, and there are a lot of them. For every person on our planet, there are about 1.4 billion insects!

Conversation B

Susie:   Butterflies are my favorite insect. They’re so beautiful.

Greg:    It makes me happy when I see a butterfly.

Susie:   Me, too. I love gardens with flowers and butterflies.

Greg:     But you wouldn’t have very many flowers without bees.

Susie:    You’re right. Bees help plants grow by moving pollen from one flower to another.

Greg:     Insects are small, but they help keep the world healthy and full of life.

Questions 

1. What does Susie find in her lunch?

2. Do you like insects? Why or why not?