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Cockroaches

kidcyber recommends the following links about cockroaches

Cockroaches have been present on the Earth for more than 400 million years

There are about 4000 species of cockroach.
The most common kinds in Australia include the German, American and Oriental cockroaches.

Only about 5 kinds are pests. These cockroaches come into our houses and other buildings and spread diseases because they carry bacteria on their bodies. They

In our houses cockroaches feed on our food and any garbage that it left around.

To keep these household pests away, people should keeping all food stored in sealed containers, make sure that garbage cans have tight lids, and keep the kitchen clean. Any water leaks, such as dripping taps, should be repaired because cockroaches live in moist, warm places.

Most cockroaches are nocturnal, and run away from light.

Find out about their anatomy (body structure)
http://yucky.discovery.com/flash/roaches/pg000096.html

There's a fact sheet here
http://www.pestworldforkids.org/cockroaches.html

http://www.orkin.com/cockroaches/virtual-roach Here you can see and explore the anatomy (different parts of the body, both inside and out) of an American cockroach.

The Australian Museum site here has information about cockroaches in Australia http://australianmuseum.net.au/Cockroaches-Order-Blattodea

If you use any part of this in your work, list the source in your bibliography like this:
Thomas, Ron. & Sydenham, Shirley. Cockroaches [Online] www.kidcyber.com.au (2010)