Download or read book The Ants and the Bird written by AQEEL AHMED and published by AQEEL AHMED. This book was released on 2023-05-06 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the ants and the bird starts with a group of ants listening to a bird sing and commenting on how beautiful the bird's voice is. When the bird makes the kind offer to teach them how to sing as beautifully as it does, they are surprised by the idea. But for the ants to keep teaching the bird how to sing, the bird has said that the ants must bring it food every day. The queen of an ant colony is the worker in charge of reproduction, As time goes on, the ants get tired of collecting food for the bird, and they finally let the bird know how they feel. The bird listens to their worries, apologizes for what it did, and then asks the ants to sing with it. They keep singing together and making beautiful music that makes other people in the forest feel happy and calm. The bird gets sick one day and can no longer sing or fly after that. The other ants help their friend by giving him food, water, and company while they take care of his needs. Even though the bird is in bad shape, it can still hear the ants singing, which makes it feel peaceful and happy. The bird dies in the end, leaving the ants to mourn their loss after being left alone. The things that happen in the book teach us about how music can bring people together and make them feel calm and at peace. In addition, it shows how important it is to follow our own interests, work with others to reach a shared goal, and always be open to learning. Also, the story shows how important it is to have compassion, empathy, and forgiveness if you want to have good relationships. The story of the bird and the ants reminds us to enjoy our time with the people we care about and to be kind and understanding to those who are going through hard times. It teaches us how important it is to take responsibility for our actions and apologize to people when we have hurt them. The story is a powerful reminder of how uncertain life is and how important it is to build lasting relationships based on mutual respect, understanding, and shared interests to find happiness. Everything Starts Here: There was a time when a group of ants lived there. They lived deep in the woods. Most people think that ants are one of the most interesting groups of animals in the natural world. Ants have been around for millions of years, and there are now over 12,000 different kinds in different parts of the world. Some of these species have gained a reputation for how hard they work and how much they care about their families. Even though they are small, these ants have a lot of strength and drive for their size. They spend their days looking for food and making nests. Their hard work helps keep the ecosystem in which they live in balance. One of the most interesting things about ants is how complicated their social lives are. They live in groups called colonies, which can have anywhere from a few hundred to a few million people in them at any given time. In each colony, there is a very well-organized social system that allows the ants to work together to reach a shared goal. The queen of an ant colony is the worker in charge of reproduction. She is the one who lays eggs, which keep the colony alive. Several worker ants help the queen, and each of them oversees getting food, taking care of the young, and keeping the nest in good shape. The most important part of the colony is the worker ants. They are the ones who leave the nest every day to look for food and often travel long distances to do so. They use a mix of pheromones and visual clues to find their way back to the nest. When they get there, they tell the queen and the rest of the group what they have found. It's amazing how much food a group of ants can collect in just one day. A single group of a certain species can collect as many as 20,000 seeds in one day. After that, the food is carefully stored and then given to the places in the colony that need it. Ants are very good at finding food, and they also know a lot about how to build things. With the help of their powerful jaws, which they use to move soil, leaves, and other things, they build complex buildings. These buildings can house tens of thousands of people. Most of the time, these buildings have a high level of order, with different rooms and passageways used for different things. Some types of ants may even raise other insects, like aphids, to get their poop. These ants will protect the aphids from any possible enemies and move them to other plants so that they always have food. Even though they are hard workers, ants face a lot of competition in the natural world. They are eaten by many different animals, like birds, crabs, and other types of invertebrates. On top of that, they must deal with the effects of things like floods, drought, and very high temperatures. In recent years, humans have destroyed ants' natural habitats by building cities and cutting down trees. This has put ants in a dangerous situation. Several different kinds of ants have gone extinct because of this, which can have effects on the whole environment. Ants, on the other hand, have shown that they can change very well. They have been around for millions of years because they have a well-organized social system and are willing to work hard. This has helped them do well in a wide range of situations. Scientists have also done a lot of research on ants. Scientists have been studying ants for a long time, and what they have learned has helped us understand how complicated the natural world is. Ants, for example, have been studied a lot as a model organism to learn more about social behavior and how people talk to each other. Scientists have learned more about how social systems and animal communication work by watching ant colonies in the wild and in the lab. The Ants and the bird is a lovely story about how music can change things and how a strange bird and ants become friends. The ants were going about their daily business when suddenly, they heard a beautiful tune carried by the wind. When they looked up, they saw a bird singing loudly from a tree branch not too far away. The bird's song was so beautiful that the bugs gathered around to hear it. The bird's song was a nice break for the ants, who worked hard all-day building nests and gathering food. They had never heard anything like the song before, and its majestic quality made them want to listen to it. As the bird kept singing, the ants' desire grew stronger as the song went on. They concluded that they, too, wanted to write beautiful music and express themselves in ways that went beyond the routines of working and living. So, the bugs approached the bird and asked it to teach them how to sing. At first, the bird looked like it was scared. It had never taught anyone how to sing before, so it seemed unlikely that the ants could learn. On the other hand, when they saw the amazed and surprised looks on the ants' faces, they decided to give it a try. The birds started teaching the ants how to sing because of this. The bird would then sing a note, and the ants would try to copy what they heard. At first, it was difficult for the ants to keep up. Their small voices weren't strong enough to fight with the bird's song. On the other hand, they worked hard to improve their skills and were eager to learn. Every day, they worked out, and their little bodies moved to the beat of the music. The ants' singing started to get better as time went on. They figured out how to make beautiful tunes that went well together, which made the people who lived in the forest amazed and happy. People and animals that lived in the forest began to hear the ants' song. People would gather to listen, and when they heard the beautiful music coming from such small creatures, their heads would drop. When the bugs found out that their work had worked, they were so happy that they could hardly hold it in. They had learned to sing and had a new respect for all the different kinds of music. They never stopped thinking about the bird that taught them how to sing. They were thankful for the institution's patience and guidance because they knew that without it, they would never have learned anything new. With each day that went by, the bugs and the birds got to know each other better. When they sang together, the sounds of their individual voices blended beautifully. The bird looked like it belonged to their group, while the insects looked like they were from the same family. But even as they sang together, the ants knew that no matter how hard they tried, they would never be able to thank the bird for all it had done for them. They knew that they could never thank the bird enough for teaching them how to sing, because it had given them a gift that could not be measured. So, the bird and the ants kept singing together every day, making beautiful music that made everyone who heard it. Real happiness comes from doing what you love and being able to share that love with other people. This meant that they had to learn to sing and share their songs with the rest of the world. That meant teaching other people how to find their own passions and live life to the fullest.
Download or read book The Bird and the Ant written by Aesop and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Little Ant and the White Bird written by Debbie Croft and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Field Guide to the Ants of New England written by Aaron M. Ellison and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first user-friendly regional guide devoted to ants—the “little things that run the world.” Lavishly illustrated with more than 500 line drawings, 300-plus photographs, and regional distribution maps as composite illustrations for every species, this guide will introduce amateur and professional naturalists and biologists, teachers and students, and environmental managers and pest-control professionals to more than 140 ant species found in the northeastern United States and eastern Canada. The detailed drawings and species descriptions, together with the high-magnification photographs, will allow anyone to identify and learn about ants and their diversity, ecology, life histories, and beauty. In addition, the book includes sections on collecting ants, ant ecology and evolution, natural history, and patterns of geographic distribution and diversity to help readers gain a greater understanding and appreciation of ants.
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 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.
Download or read book The Ants written by Bert Hölldobler and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Arctic to South Africa - one finds them everywhere: Ants. Making up nearly 15% of the entire terrestrial animal biomass, ants are impressive not only in quantitative terms, they also fascinate by their highly organized and complex social system. Their caste system, the division of labor, the origin of altruistic behavior and the complex forms of chemical communication makes them the most interesting group of social organisms and the main subject for sociobiologists. Not least is their ecological importance: Ants are the premier soil turners, channelers of energy and dominatrices of the insect fauna. TOC:The importance of ants.- Classification and origins.- The colony life cycle.- Altruism and the origin of the worker caste.- Colony odor and kin recognition.- Queen numbers and domination.- Communication.- Caste and division of labor.- Social homeostasis and flexibility.- Foraging and territorial strategies.- The organization of species communities.- Symbioses among ant species.- Symbioses with other animals.- Interaction with plants.- The specialized predators.- The army ants.- The fungus growers.- The harvesters.- The weaver ants.- Collecting and culturing ants.- Glossary.- Bibliography.- Index.
Download or read book Little Ant and the Dove written by S. M. R. Saia and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-19 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Little Ant is too busy to do a favor for the weevil, and he doubts the weevil would ever be able to repay him anyway. But when his friend the stick insect is snatched by a dove, Little Ant learns that you never know when you might be in a position to help a friend. This story is a reimagining of Aesop's classic fable, "The Ant and the Dove," and teaches that one good turn deserves another. About the Series The Little Ant books are reimaginings of Aesop's classic fables, teaching timeless lessons like "appearances can be deceiving" and "one good turn deserves another." Brought to life by Tina Perko's vibrant and whimsical illustrations, the stories follow Little Ant as he navigates through the challenges and frustrations of growing up. In the tradition of the classic series the Berenstain Bears, Frances, and Thomas the Tank Engine, Little Ant's adventures provide him with opportunities to build character and learn valuable lessons about friendship, kindness, empathy, teamwork, courage, and the importance of being true to yourself. Connect with Little Ant Visit Little Ant's website to download free coloring sheets, activities, and lesson plans. Follow Little Ant on Facebook at @littleantnews. Follow Little Ant on Instagram at @littleantnews.
Download or read book We Are the Ants written by Shaun David Hutchinson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021) From the “author to watch” (Kirkus Reviews) of The Five Stages of Andrew Brawley comes an “equal parts sarcastic and profound” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) novel about a teenage boy who must decide whether or not the world is worth saving. Henry Denton has spent years being periodically abducted by aliens. Then the aliens give him an ultimatum: The world will end in 144 days, and all Henry has to do to stop it is push a big red button. Only he isn’t sure he wants to. After all, life hasn’t been great for Henry. His mom is a struggling waitress held together by a thin layer of cigarette smoke. His brother is a jobless dropout who just knocked someone up. His grandmother is slowly losing herself to Alzheimer’s. And Henry is still dealing with the grief of his boyfriend’s suicide last year. Wiping the slate clean sounds like a pretty good choice to him. But Henry is a scientist first, and facing the question thoroughly and logically, he begins to look for pros and cons: in the bully who is his perpetual one-night stand, in the best friend who betrayed him, in the brilliant and mysterious boy who walked into the wrong class. Weighing the pain and the joy that surrounds him, Henry is left with the ultimate choice: push the button and save the planet and everyone on it…or let the world—and his pain—be destroyed forever.
Download or read book Where Song Began written by Tim Low and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2016-09-27 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative and entertaining exploration of Australia’s distinctive birds and their unheralded role in global evolution Renowned for its gallery of unusual mammals, Australia is also a land of extraordinary birds. But unlike the mammals, the birds of Australia flew beyond the continent’s boundaries and around the globe many millions of years ago. This eye-opening book tells the dynamic but little-known story of how Australia provided the world with songbirds and parrots, among other bird groups, why Australian birds wield surprising ecological power, how Australia became a major evolutionary center, and why scientific biases have hindered recognition of these discoveries. From violent, swooping magpies to tool-making cockatoos, Australia’s birds are strikingly different from birds of other lands—often more intelligent and aggressive, often larger and longer-lived. Tim Low, a renowned biologist with a rare storytelling gift, here presents the amazing evolutionary history of Australia’s birds. The story of the birds, it turns out, is inseparable from the story of the continent itself and also the people who inhabit it.
Download or read book The Ant and the Elephant written by and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1972 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many creatures are helped when two animals refuse to conform to the laws of the jungle. Of all the animals the elephant rescues, only the tiny ant returns the favour.
Download or read book Aesop s Fables written by Aesop and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-08-12 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Aesop's Fables" by Aesop is a timeless collection of short stories and allegorical tales that impart valuable moral lessons through the actions and interactions of animals, mythical creatures, and humans. Spanning centuries and cultures, "Aesop's Fables" compiles a rich array of narratives, each serving as a vehicle for conveying essential truths and insights about human nature, ethics, and wisdom. These fables have endured the test of time due to their universal themes and the enduring relevance of the lessons they impart. The stories within "Aesop's Fables" often feature anthropomorphic characters, animals that possess human-like qualities and behaviors, which serve as relatable conduits for addressing complex concepts. Through their actions, dialogue, and interactions, these characters illustrate virtues such as honesty, kindness, humility, prudence, and the consequences of vices like greed, arrogance, and deceit. Each fable is typically concise and focused, presenting a specific situation or scenario that encapsulates a broader lesson. The moral of the story is often explicitly stated at the conclusion, providing clarity and guidance to readers of all ages. These morals serve as thought-provoking takeaways that encourage reflection on one's own actions and choices. "Aesop's Fables" not only entertain with their engaging narratives but also provoke contemplation about ethical dilemmas and the complexities of human behavior. By presenting moral dilemmas and their resolutions in a compact and accessible format, the fables encourage readers to consider the implications of their decisions and actions, thereby fostering personal growth and moral development. Through its enduring popularity and impact on literature, "Aesop's Fables" has become a cornerstone of moral education and storytelling. The collection's timeless wisdom continues to inspire readers of all generations to reflect on their values, make virtuous choices, and navigate the intricate landscape of human interactions.
Download or read book A Bird in the House written by Margaret Laurence and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2013-07-10 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Bird in the House is a series of eight interconnected short stories narrated by Vanessa MacLeod as she matures from a child at age ten into a young woman at age twenty. Wise for her years, Vanessa reveals much about the adult world in which she lives. "Vanessa rebels against the dominance of age; she watches [her grandfather] imitate her aunt Edna; and her rage at times is such that she would gladly kick him. It takes great skill to keep this story within the expanding horizon of this young girl and yet make it so revealing of the adult world."—Atlantic "A Bird in the House achieves the breadth of scope which we usually associate with the novel (and thereby is as psychologically valid as a good novel), and at the same time uses the techniques of the short story form to reveal the different aspects of the young Vanessa." —Kent Thompson, The Fiddlehead "I am haunted by the women in Laurence's novels as if they really were alive—and not as women I've known, but as women I've been."—Joan Larkin, Ms. Magazine "Not since . . . To Kill a Mockingbird has there been a novel like this. It should not be missed by anyone who has a child or was a child."—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette One of Canada's most accomplished writers, Margaret Laurence (1926-87) was the recipient of many awards including Canada's prestigious Governor General's Literary Award on two separate occasions, once for The Diviners.
Download or read book Detecting and Mitigating Robotic Cyber Security Risks written by Kumar, Raghavendra and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-03-20 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Risk detection and cyber security play a vital role in the use and success of contemporary computing. By utilizing the latest technological advances, more effective prevention techniques can be developed to protect against cyber threats. Detecting and Mitigating Robotic Cyber Security Risks is an essential reference publication for the latest research on new methodologies and applications in the areas of robotic and digital security. Featuring extensive coverage on a broad range of topics, such as authentication techniques, cloud security, and mobile robotics, this book is ideally designed for students, researchers, scientists, and engineers seeking current research on methods, models, and implementations of optimized security in digital contexts.
Download or read book Hey Little Ant written by Phillip M. Hoose and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A song in which an ant pleads with the kid who is tempted to squish it.
Download or read book The Lady bird and The Ants written by Yukihisa Tokuda and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Are You an Ant written by Judy Allen and published by Kingfisher. This book was released on 2004-05-13 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Backyard Books: Are You an Ant? by Judy Allen with illustrations by Tudor Humphries will give children who love to track ants an inside look at the everyday life of this fascinating insect, as they explore the similarities and differences to themselves.
