Ants for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to Queens, Drones, and the Hidden World of Ants

Gerdeman, Beverly, PhD

ISBN 10: 1648760198 / ISBN 13: 9781648760198

Published by Callisto Kids, 2021

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1648760198I4N00

Synopsis:

Crawl inside the curious world of ants with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6-9!

Ants are scurrying, social creatures with unique abilities to carry huge loads, work as a team, and fiercely protect their colony. This book gives you a microscopic look into the hidden world of ants, answering all your big questions about our small, hardworking neighbors. Learn fun facts about flat headed Turtle Ants, wide-eyed Gigantiops, and many more. Explore colorful photos and cool profiles on how big each ant is, what they eat, where they're found, and more!

Get up close and underground with:

• A look inside the anthill--Discover which jobs each ant has in its colony, how they communicate, how they build their homes, and how they fight.
• Vibrant photographs--Get up close and personal with bright, colorful photos of dozens of different types of ants.
• Off-the-page projects--Become an ant ambassador with instructions for making your very own ant farm and tips on ant watching in the wild.

Discover all the secrets about the ant queen, her drones, and loyal colony in Ants for Kids.

About the Author:

DR. BEVERLY GERDEMAN has been an entomologist since 2002, specializing in pest management. She has worked in Indonesia, the Philippines, sub-Saharan Africa, and Eastern Europe. She loves to chase army ants and hunt for rare myrmecophiles!

Bibliographic Details

Title: Ants for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to...
Publisher: Callisto Kids
Publication Date: 2021
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket