Ant Cities (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Paperback)

~ Arthur Dorros (Author, Illustrator) "Have you seen ants busy running over a hill of dirt?..." (more)
Key Phrases: ant city, ant cities, harvester ants

Editorial Reviews

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Kindergarten-Grade 3 Dorros introduces ant communities by examining the harvester ant. The book includes information on the organization of the ant community, the specialization of ant roles within the community, and some of the physical characteristics of ant life. The pages on the harvester ant are followed by brief descriptions of several different types of ants, all chosen to catch a child's interest. The book ends with instructions for making a simple ant farm. The material is presented in simple language and large print. The illustrations, which are cartoon - like, colorful, and amusing, make the text more comprehensible and add interest to the book. One problem is that some terms, like larvae and pupae, are never defined, and there are limited contextual clues to their meaning. Still, this is an adequate introduction to a subject that fascinates the bug-minded, and it will be a useful addition to the science section. Ellen Loughran, Brooklyn Public Library
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

Did you know that ants have jobs? Ants may not look like they are doing anything important, but each ant that lives in a hill has a special job, whether it is cleaning the nest, digging new tunnels or gathering food. And in each ant city there is a queen ant who is busy laying eggs.

In this popular Stage 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science book, Arthur Dorros explores the fascinating and complex ways in which these industrious insects work together to keep their ant cities alive.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Collins (June 3, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064450791
• ISBN-13: 978-0064450799
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #57,979 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ant Cities, January 8, 2009

By	Real Reader "Real Reader" (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This is a very nice and informative book. I got it for my nephew who is 7 and he really enjoyed it. I bought it to go along with the ant farm I gave to him for his birthday. It was on back order but he still was intrigued with it when it came.

5.0 out of 5 stars Just Right, February 1, 2010

By	Mike from Boston - See all my reviews

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Bought this to go along with ant farm for my 5 year old. Just what I was looking for -- easy to follow, not too technical but not silly, intereting, and engaging. Wonderfully illustrated.

4.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Book, January 29, 2010

By	J. Bee - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Book was entertaining for the kids (2 & 4 yrs old) and very educational. I bought this book to go along with the gel ant farm I also bought for them. Highly recommended!