When two bad ants desert from their colony, they experience a dangerous adventure that convinces them to return to their former safety.

"Summary Edward O. Wilson recalls his lifetime with ants-from his first boyhood encounters in the woods of Alabama to perilous journeys into the Brazilian rainforest." Ants are the most warlike of all animals, with colony pitted against colony. ... Their clashes dwarf Waterloo and Gettysburg," writes Edward O. Wilson in his most finely observed work in decades. In a myrmecological tour to such far-flung destinations as Mozambique and New Guinea, the...

Explains how ants live and work together to build and maintain their cities.

"Simple text accompanied by full-color photographs give an up-close look at ants"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the physical characteristics, life cycle, and natural habitat of various types of ants.

Discusses the impact to the economy and ecology of North America from this invasive species of ant originally native to South America.

"Early readers will learn about the unique biological adaptations of ants through carefully leveled text and photo illustrations. Includes glossary and index."--

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces fire ants to young readers through leveled text and related photos." --

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells how ants find food. Includes picture glossary"--Provided by publisher.