Insects was a French story about an ant kingdom named Xia Qi. Here are some notes on the book: 1. Story background: The story of the novel takes place in France at the end of the 19th century. At that time, society was in the period of Enlightenment, and people had a deeper understanding of nature and life. 2. Ant Kingdom: Xia Qi is the leader of the Ant Kingdom. He leads the ants to resist the invasion of humans and other insects to protect the territory and life of the Ant Kingdom. 3. The relationship between humans and ants: In the novel, the relationship between humans and ants is complicated. There are situations where they use each other, and there are scenes where they respect and protect each other. The relationship between Xia Qi and his ants was similar. They were not only a part of nature, but also an dependent species. Insects and humans: The relationship between insects and humans in the novel is also complicated. The transformation and utilization of insects by human beings had affected the lives of humans, and at the same time, it had also made insects revere and fear humans. 5. Science and imagination: Fabre used a lot of scientific concepts and imagination in the novel, such as the respiratory system of ants, the life cycle of insects, etc., to make readers feel the rigor of science and the richness of imagination. 6. The theme and meaning of the book is about the value of life and nature, as well as the relationship between human beings and nature. Through this story, readers can feel the preciousness of life and the power of nature, and also think about the relationship between man and nature.