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

by Beverly Gerdeman PhD

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781648760198
Publisher:	Callisto Publishing
Publication date:	01/19/2021
Series:	Junior Scientists
Pages:	72
Product dimensions:	7.80(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	910L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

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!

Table of Contents

Welcome, Junior Scientist! vii

Part 1 Amazing Ants 1

Ants of the Past 2

Ants: Antennae to Feet 3

An Ant's Life 4

Ant Colonies 6

Building a Home 11

Communication 15

Finding Food 17

Predators and Parasites 20

Ant vs. Ant 23

Ants and Honeydew 26

Ants and the Environment 27

Army Ants 29

Make Your Own Ant Farm 34

Part 2 Ants Up Close 39

Acrobat Ant 40

Argentine Ant 41

Black Carpenter Ant 42

Bullet Ant 43

Eciton Army Ant 44

Gigantiops 45

Honey Ant 46

Jack Jumper Ant 47

Leafcutter Ant 48

Pavement Ant 49

Pharaoh Ant 50

Red Imported Fire Ant 51

Trap-Jaw Ant 52

Turtle Ant 53

Weaver Ant 54

Western Thatching Ant 55

Glossary 57

More to Explore 59

Index 60

Editorial Reviews

"Ants for Kids is a gem of a book! It's incredibly informative and full of interesting and surprising facts about ants of all kinds. It is clear, organized, easy to read, and features stunning images. The experiments engage junior readers in a way that makes learning exciting and fun. Beverly Gerdeman is an expert entomologist who knows how to share information in a way kids want to receive it." —Caely-Ann McNabb, Founder of Live Light Energy Healing

"I wish I had this book as a child. The graphics, facts, and stories draw one in to a full experience in the world of ants. I love how it sets up practical experiments for kids to observe the ants' behaviors and how they overcome obstacles, defend from predators, forage, and survive. The book is comprehensive but inviting in how it balances pictures and information in an easy and clear way for understanding and in creating a desire to know more. If you have young scientists and explorers, this is a must-buy." —Michael K.J. Popovici

"With its engaging text and clear, lively illustrations and photos, Ants for Kids brings children into the endlessly complex world of these ubiquitous insects. Although it is targeted at ages 6 to 9, this book will appeal to a wide range of young readers. Lively photos and drawings will engage younger pre-readers; abundant facts, captivating stories, and fun activities will capture the interest and curiosity of older children." —Sandra S. Myers

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