Describes what makes an insect an insect, discusses their habitats, food, communications, senses, life cycles, predators, and defenses, and provides information on collecting and observing insects.

Originally published in 2001 by Macmillan Education Australia.

What are bugs -- Bug bodies -- Where do bugs live and what do they eat? -- Bugs that live in deserts and dry habitats -- Bugs that live in forests and wet habitats -- How bugs communicate and explore their world -- Life cycle of bugs -- Predators and defenses -- Weird and wonderful bugs -- Collecting and identifying bugs -- Ways to see bugs -- Bugs quiz -- Glossary -- Index.