Presents an introduction to ants, discussing their physical characteristics, communication abilities, and behavior as members of a colony.

What insects have jaws that open like scissors? What insects can carry things 20 times heavier than they are? They’re ants. Readers will learn many interesting facts about where these insects live, how they look, and what they do. They’ll explore an ant colony to see workers, drones, and the queen doing their jobs. Colorful photographs provide a detailed look at these fascinating insects.

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Vivid, detailed pictures of everyday life in one amazing anthill provide a background for a simple, fact-filled narrative about that fascinating creature, the ant. Readers learn how ants care for the queen, how they watch over baby ants, how they find food, and more.

In the great naturalist tradition of E. O. Wilson, Jae Choe takes readers into a miniature world dominated by six-legged organisms. This is the world of the ant, an insect that humans, as well as most other life forms, depend upon for their very survival. Easily one of the most important animals on earth, ants seem to mirror the actions, emotions, and industries of the human population, often more effectively than humans do themselves. They developed ranching and farming long before humans, and their division of labor resembles the assembly lines of automobile factories and multinational enterprises. Self-sacrifice and a finely tuned chemical language are the foundations of their monarchical society, which is capable of waging large-scale warfare and taking slaves. Tales of their massacres and atrocities, as well as struggles for power, are all too reminiscent of our own. The reality of ant society is more fascinating than even the most creative minds could imagine. Choe combines expert scientific knowledge with a real passion for these miniscule marvels. His vivid descriptions are paired with captivating illustrations and photographs to introduce readers to the economics, culture, and intrigue of the ant world. All of nature is revealed through the secret lives of the amazing ants. In the words of the author, “Once you get to know them, you’ll love them.”

Ants live in a colony. They have different jobs to do. Some ants get food for the colony. Some keep the colony safe. Find out about the role of ants. Paired to the fiction title Ants Everywhere.