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Ants for Kids by Beverly Gerdeman PhD is an engaging and informative children's book that explores the fascinating world of ants. This book offers young readers a chance to discover the diverse types of ants, their unique behaviours, and the important roles they play in nature. Through vivid illustrations and simple explanations, it aims to educate and inspire a sense of wonder about these tiny but remarkable creatures.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a young explorer fascinated by the natural world, particularly the intricate lives of ants. It's perfect for curious kids eager to learn about the fascinating behaviours and roles within an ant colony, offering a blend of fun facts and scientific insights.

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Ants for Kids

This work helps answer all your big questions about our small, hardworking neighbors, the ants.

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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 neighbours. Learn fun facts about flat-headed Turtle Ants, wide-eyed Gigantiops, and many more. Explore colourful 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, colourful 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.

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The reviews for Ants for Kids praise it as an informative and engaging book featuring captivating facts about ants, complemented by stunning images. It is well-organised and written in a clear, easy-to-understand manner, making it suitable for young readers aged 6 to 9. The book includes hands-on experiments that encourage children to explore and learn more about the world of ants, sparking curiosity and interest in young scientists and explorers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781648760198

Publisher: Callisto Media Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 January 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Callisto Kids

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 204.0mm

Height: 295.0mm

Weight: 184g

Pages: 72

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!

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