Once upon a time, there was a colony of nocturnal insects called scavengers. They had long antennae to help them find food at night and a hard exoskeleton to protect their bodies. Each year, the scavengers would molt, shedding their old exoskeleton to make room for a new one.

One day, the larvae of the colony discovered a tidal pool filled with delicious food. However, they soon realized that it was guarded by a fierce predator. The larvae were afraid, but the scavengers came to their rescue, using their exoskeletons to fight off the predator and gather food for everyone in the colony.

From that day on, the scavengers continued to use their exoskeletons and antennae to protect their colony and gather food. And the larvae learned to always be grateful for the hardworking scavengers in their midst.

The end.

Reflections

1. What is a scavenger?
2. Why do the scavengers have antennae and exoskeletons?
3. What did the larvae discover in the tidal pool?
4. How did the scavengers help the larvae?
5. Why is it important for the larvae to be grateful for the scavengers?