Ants

by Lisa J. Amstutz

Overview

Where are all of those ants headed? Living together in their busy homes, these insects collect food, reproduce, and care for young to keep their colonies going. Appeal to young children's fascination with nature with delightfully simple, fun text and bright, close-up photos. All Little Pebble books have an Accelerated Reader ATOS level of 1.0 or below.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515719366
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2016
Series:	Little Critters
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	360L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Lisa Amstutz is the author of seven science books for children, one adult nonfiction title and many magazine and newspaper articles. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Biology and an M.S. in Environmental Science/Ecology. Lisa taught outdoor education for several years and still enjoys sharing her love of nature with children. Lisa lives on a six-acre hobby farm in rural Ohio with her husband and four children.

Table of Contents

Ant Bodies 4

Ant Homes 10

Work, Work 14

Baby Ants 18

Glossary 22

Read More 23

Internet Sites 23

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 24

Index 24

Interviews

easy nonfiction, informational text, Accelerated Reader ATOS at or below 1.0, full-color photographs; appeals to young children's fascination with bugs and critters

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2016
K-Gr 2—A simple introduction to backyard insects. Text is limited to two or three sentences per spread and often addresses readers directly ("Look! What is flying by? It is a butterfly."). Divided into three or four chapters, each book covers the subject's physical appearance, diet, and young. The photos are bright and clear and match the text well. The design and layout are in keeping with similar series for this age group and are therefore fine, if a bit underwhelming. VERDICT Because the content is neither new nor unique, these titles are best suited to libraries looking to update collections or where insects are of special interest.

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