Although some insects are considered pests, children will be surprised to discover just how important all insects are to the other living things on Earth, including people! Easy-to-understand text and vivid photographs help children discover: • the roles insects play in pollination • how insects make honey, beeswax, and other products • the importance of insects to other animals • which insects bite, sting, and spread diseases • how certain insects can damage trees, buildings, and crops
