Insects are animals. They have six legs. They have three body parts. Insects are living things. They move and eat. They grow and reproduce.
Insects move.
They fly or crawl. Many have wings. This is a grasshopper. Its powerful legs help it jump.
Insects need energy.
They eat or drink their food. This moth drinks nectar. Its mouth acts like a straw.
Insects grow.
Some change a lot. This is a dragonfly. It is born without wings. When it grows, it sheds its skin. An adult dragonfly comes out.
Insects reproduce.
Most insects lay eggs. This ladybug lays yellow eggs. See the small black insect? That is a baby ladybug.
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