4-H Entomology literature includes: project books for Units I, II and III, Key to the Order of Insects, Handbook of the Insect World, and Beginning Beekeeping for Kentuckians. Your county and state Extension offices also have entomology informational leaflets that may be used to supplement 4-H projects. Your public or school library has catalogue references to help you locate books containing entomology information. Look for key words such as entomology, insects, arthropods, biology, zoology, spiders, ants, bees, beetles, etc. The librarian will be happy to help you if you have difficulty finding suitable books. Local bookstores often have field guides and other books about insects. If they do not have a particular book you are looking for, they may order it for you if it is still in print. A few of the field books popular with 4-H'ers include:
Magazines, newspapers, radio and television are also sources of reference. Be alert for articles about other subjects that include insects in the discussion--for instance, gardening articles that include information about insect pests. Advertisements depicting insects can be clipped out for making visual aids.