Download or read book Ants Are Farmers And Other Strange Facts written by Gary Sprott and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2019-08-11 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let's creep inside the magical existence of insects. Discover poop-pulling beetles, snorkeling scorpions, and wasps that turn cockroaches into zombies! Don’t bug out until you learn more about these amazing creepy-crawlies! In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will learn the spectacular story of insects, including facts about how they hunt, how they work together, and their weird talents. This series introduces young readers to some curious, cute, and downright strange facts about plants and animals. These high-interest books feature stand-alone spreads, so readers can flip pages and read in any order. Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension.
Download or read book Adventures among Ants written by Mark W. Moffett and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2010-05-05 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intrepid international explorer, biologist, and photographer Mark W. Moffett, "the Indiana Jones of entomology," takes us around the globe on a strange and colorful journey in search of the hidden world of ants. In tales from Nigeria, Indonesia, the Amazon, Australia, California, and elsewhere, Moffett recounts his entomological exploits and provides fascinating details on how ants live and how they dominate their ecosystems through strikingly human behaviors, yet at a different scale and a faster tempo. Moffett’s spectacular close-up photographs shrink us down to size, so that we can observe ants in familiar roles; warriors, builders, big-game hunters, and slave owners. We find them creating marketplaces and assembly lines and dealing with issues we think of as uniquely human—including hygiene, recycling, and warfare. Adventures among Ants introduces some of the world’s most awe-inspiring species and offers a startling new perspective on the limits of our own perception. • Ants are world-class road builders, handling traffic problems on thoroughfares that dwarf our highway systems in their complexity • Ants with the largest societies often deploy complicated military tactics • Some ants have evolved from hunter-gatherers into farmers, domesticating other insects and growing crops for food
Download or read book Planet of the Ants The Hidden Worlds and Extraordinary Lives of Earth s Tiny Conquerors written by Susanne Foitzik and published by The Experiment, LLC. This book was released on 2022-03-29 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Beautifully illustrated with color photographs, the book offers a view into parallels between seemingly out-of-this-world ant societies and our own, including cities, an intense work ethic, division of labor, intragroup cooperation combined with genocidal outgroup warfare, even a kind of to-the-death national loyalty. The authors’ scientific rigor is matched by their joy in their subjects.”—The Wall Street Journal Shortlisted for the 2022 Helen and Kurt Wolff Translator’s Prize This sweeping portrait of the world’s uncontested six-legged conquerors will open your eyes to the secret societies thriving right beneath your feet—and shift your perspective on humanity. The closer you get to ants, the more human they look. Ants build megacities, tend gardens, wage wars, and farm livestock. Ants have flourished since the age of the dinosaurs. There are one million ants for every one of us. Engineered by nature to fulfill their particular roles, ants flawlessly perform a complex symphony of tasks to sustain their colony—seemingly without a conductor—from fearsome army ants, who stage twelve-hour hunting raids where they devour thousands, to gentle leafcutters cooperatively gardening in their peaceful underground kingdoms. Acclaimed biologist Susanne Foitzik has traveled the globe to study these master architects of Earth. Joined by journalist Olaf Fritsche, Foitzik invites readers deep into her world in both the field and the lab. Exploring these insects’ tiny yet incredible lives will inspire new respect for ants as a global superpower. Publisher’s note: Planet of the Ants was previously published in hardcover as Empire of Ants.
Download or read book Spiders Are Acrobats And Other Strange Facts written by Gary Sprott and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2019-08-11 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the hair-raising tarantulas that capture and eat small birds and the jumping spider that pounces like a cat! Let's explore the amazing talents of these eight-legged web spinners. In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will learn about spiders' hunting habits, their web-making skills, and their habitats. This series introduces young readers to some curious, cute, and downright strange facts about plants and animals. These high-interest books feature stand-alone spreads, so readers can flip pages and read in any order. Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension.
Download or read book Ant Farmers written by Wendy Byerly and published by ARC Press. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fast Facts about Ants written by Lisa J. Amstutz and published by Pebble. This book was released on 2021 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Say hello to tiny but mighty ants! Young readers will get the fast facts on these hardworking insects, including ant body parts, habitats, and life cycles. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts. Simple text, close-up photos, and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the bustling world of ants.
Download or read book The Book of Ant Records written by Katja Bargum and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2024-05-14 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dig into this book of ant world records to discover some of the coolest, creepiest and most surprising facts about ants. There are 20 million billion ants on the planet, and we see them all the time. But did you know that ants have superpowers? Super strength and super speed are only the beginning. Ants might be small, but they set big records. They can live in scorching temperatures and work together to build giant cities. A queen ant can have millions of babies in her lifetime. And some ants self-explode to destroy their enemies. But which ant has the worst sting? What are some of the weirdest things they eat? How does an ant find its way back home? In this book you’ll find answers to everything you’ve ever wondered about ants and their amazing abilities. Before long you’ll be ANT-thusiastic for more!
Download or read book Exploding Ants written by Joanne Settel and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes examples of animal behavior that may strike humans as disgusting, but are critical to life on Earth. These behaviors make it possible for many kinds of living things to find food, shelter, and safety in the natural world.
Download or read book Ants and Aphids written by Janey Levy and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ants and aphids are insects common around homes and gardens. Homeowners, gardeners, and picnickers often consider them pests, but these insects have fascinating secret lives. Many ant and aphid species form truly remarkable mutualistic relationships. This delightful volume will captivate young readers as they discover the surprising world of ants and aphids together. An entertaining and accessible narrative addresses important science concepts. Fun facts and a graphic organizer offer even more information in comprehensible ways for all levels of readers.
Download or read book The Wonder World of Ants written by and published by Sunstone Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bronson, who is well known for his interesting stories of science, ventures into the world of ants and describes the different kinds, from devastating army ants to slave-making ants who kidnap the offspring of other tribes.
Download or read book Some Ants are Farmers written by Robert Silverstein and published by . This book was released on 1924-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Humane Gardener written by Nancy Lawson and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
Download or read book Amazing Facts in Science Grades 6 12 written by Don Blattner and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 2008-09-02 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connect students in grades 5 and up with science using Amazing Facts in Science. This 128-page book broadens students' knowledge of animals, plants, rocks and minerals, the physical world, and the universe. The unusual facts ignite students' interest in science and stimulate class discussion. Explanations for each fact include elaborate details and can be duplicated for further study.
Download or read book Amazing Facts about Animal Behaviour written by Zahid Ameer and published by Zahid Ameer. This book was released on 2024-03-25 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into a captivating journey through the fascinating world of animal behavior with 'Amazing Facts about Animal Behaviour.' Explore intriguing insights into the diverse behaviors of creatures large and small, from the quirky antics of clownfish to the astonishing adaptations of hippos. Discover a wealth of captivating facts that will deepen your understanding and appreciation of the natural world. Perfect for animal lovers, educators, and curious minds alike.
Download or read book Dr Eleanor s Book of Common Ants written by Eleanor Spicer Rice and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2017-08-03 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this witty, accessible, and beautifully illustrated guide, Eleanor Spicer Rice, Alex Wild, and Rob Dunn metamorphose creepy-crawly revulsion into myrmecological wonder. Dr. Eleanor?s Book of Common Ants provides an eye-opening entomological overview of the natural history of species most noted by project participants. Exploring species from the spreading red imported fire ant to the pavement ant, and featuring Wild?s stunning photography, this guide will be a tremendous resource for teachers, students, and scientists alike. But more than this, it will transform the way we perceive the environment around us by deepening our understanding of its littlest inhabitants, inspiring everyone to find their inner naturalist, get outside, and crawl across the dirt?magnifying glass in hand.
Download or read book The Convergent Evolution of Agriculture in Humans and Insects written by Ted R Schultz and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contributors explore common elements in the evolutionary histories of both human and insect agriculture resulting from convergent evolution. During the past 12,000 years, agriculture originated in humans as many as twenty-three times, and during the past 65 million years, agriculture also originated in nonhuman animals at least twenty times and in insects at least fifteen times. It is much more likely that these independent origins represent similar solutions to the challenge of growing food than that they are due purely to chance. This volume seeks to identify common elements in the evolutionary histories of both human and insect agriculture that are the results of convergent evolution. The goal is to create a new, synthetic field that characterizes, quantifies, and empirically documents the evolutionary and ecological mechanisms that drive both human and nonhuman agriculture. The contributors report on the results of quantitative analyses comparing human and nonhuman agriculture; discuss evolutionary conflicts of interest between and among farmers and cultivars and how they interfere with efficiencies of agricultural symbiosis; describe in detail agriculture in termites, ambrosia beetles, and ants; and consider patterns of evolutionary convergence in different aspects of agriculture, comparing fungal parasites of ant agriculture with fungal parasites of human agriculture, analyzing the effects of agriculture on human anatomy, and tracing the similarities and differences between the evolution of agriculture in humans and in a single, relatively well-studied insect group, fungus-farming ants.
Download or read book Journey to the Ants written by Bert Hölldobler and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1998-07-21 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richly illustrated and delightfully written, Journey to the Ants combines autobiography and scientific lore to convey the excitement and pleasure the study of ants can offer. Bert Hölldobler and E. O. Wilson interweave their personal adventures with the social lives of ants, building, from the first minute observations of childhood, a remarkable account of these abundant insects’ evolutionary achievement.
