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are the best defense against aphids, mealy worms, and mildew. They are probably one of the most
popular insects being glorified in books, movies, cartoons, and children’s clothing. Check out The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle and The Life Cycle of a Ladybug by Colleen Sexton. There are over 6,000 species of ladybugs. Inviting ladybugs into your garden is very advantageous all around!
of course, are our friends! It’s so important to teach children about bees as they are responsible for just about one in every three bites of food we eat according to seewhatgrows.org. How can you get kids motivated about saving the bees? Start by talking to beekeepers about their job. Observe and draw bees during a special walk. Try some honey and talk about the fresh honeycomb. You can even try different types of honey while explaining about gathering nectar from different blossoms!