Alex the Ant Goes to the Beach - Hardcover

Eric Wayne Dickey

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1940052084 ISBN 13: 9781940052083

Publisher: Craigmore Creations, 2014

Synopsis

Incorporating adventure and science, this picture book introduces ant ecology while celebrating industry and collaboration A young and curious ant named Alex aspires to be a great scout for Queen Aziza. He dons his sailor suit and eagerly volunteers as a lookout for the beach work crew. Along the way, Alex is warned by Aloysius, the old sea captain, about the dangers that lurk in the world outside the safety of their home.

About this title

Review:

"Alex the Ant Goes to the Beach is a delightful adventure story that both entertains and educates the young listener or reader. Facts about ant natural history, such as scent trails, scout ants, and their diet of 'Yummy mold' grown on decaying wood, are introduced seamlessly." -- Margaret Anderson, author, Ancient Forests and Discovering Black Bears

"Alex the Ant Goes to the Beach shares an interesting story with scientific facts to mesmerize your little reader. It will be easy for your child to follow the story by looking at the detailed illustrations and to be a part of the exciting adventure." --Seniye Groff, Portland Book Review

About the Author:

Eric Wayne Dickey is a writer whose poetry and translations have been published in Rhino, West Wind Review, and International Poetry Review. He is a coeditor of Pacifica: Poetry International. He lives in Salem, Oregon. Abbey Paccia is a storyboard artist, designer, and animator, and the illustrator of Someday. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

About this edition

• Publisher: Craigmore Creations
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1940052084
• ISBN 13: 9781940052083
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32