The girl in this story loves insects—how they look, how they sound, and how they move. Her friend does not like insects—especially when they sting. But together they explore her backyard and observe how insects are helpful to flowers, birds, and even humans! This science book was written for first graders to read on their own. With beautiful and accurate illustrations, vetted by an expert member of the invertebrate zoology staff of the American Museum of Natural History. For early-to-mid first grade readers, Level G books feature more complex storylines than prior levels, and a wider variety of structure and punctuation. Illustrations offer support for decoding the more challenging vocabulary words introduced. Acclaimed author-illustrators—including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high-quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read again and again with their parents, teachers or on their own!