There are nine steps to becoming an ant walker, and Amariyah, the expert ant walker, is here to show you how it’s done. This irreverent and quirky picture book, How to Walk an Ant, follows a young girl as she goes through the process of walking ants, from polite introductions to tragic leash entanglements. In the end, this unique book from author-illustrator Cindy Derby shows that as long as you’re doing what you’re best at, you may find a like-minded friend to tag along. *Zero ants were harmed in the making of this book. **Oops, 7 ants were harmed in the making of this book.

One day an ant decides to take a nap in the soft petals of a flower, but then a little girl picks the flower and squishes it between the pages of her book and the adventure begins. The flat ant becomes a character and joins the others in exploring page after page. But what happens when the little girl opens the book and the characters have all moved?

Take a first look at the amazing world of ants in this beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book, a perfect first gift for babies and toddlers. The friendly, read-aloud text and exciting illustrations by Kate Slater will have young nature-lovers smiling in no time as they learn fun words about ants that all begin with the letter "a". Have fun with your little ones by pointing to the colorful illustrations that tell the story of these awesome workers. Learn how ants work together, what they eat, and where they live. Filled with simple, fun facts, A is for Ant provides lots to talk about and is cleverly designed to encourage early learners to repeat the fun a-words.

In Ant Farm, former Harvard Lampoon president Simon Rich finds humor in some very surprising places. Armed with a sharp eye for the absurd and an overwhelming sense of doom, Rich explores the ridiculousness of our everyday lives. The world, he concludes, is a hopelessly terrifying place–with endless comic potential. –If your girlfriend gives you some “love coupons” and then breaks up with you, are the coupons still valid? –What kind of performance pressure does an endangered male panda feel when his captors bring the last remaining female panda to his cage? –If murderers can get into heaven by accepting Jesus, just how awkward is it when they run into their victims? Join Simon Rich as he explores the extraordinary and hilarious desperation that resides in ordinary life, from cradle to grave. "Hilarious." –Jon Stewart

Shows the parts of a plant in an easytoread text that incorporates phonics instruction.

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.

Sid is such a big bully that Lucas wishs he could squash him like a bug. But Lucas is too little to do that. Instead he bullies the ants. The ants, however, have had enough of Lucas's nasty games. And they teach him a lesson that will make him (and readers) think twice about being mean. Full color.