Author: Maurice Maeterlinck
Publisher: The Minerva Group, Inc.
ISBN: 0898753511
Category : Ants
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
A unique and really detailed work on ants and their contribution to nature - chapters include warfare, pastoral ants, the mushroom growers, the secrets of the formicary, the nest, communication and orientation, agricultural ants, and more. Here are the essential features of the life of the ants, a life incontestably superior to that of the bees, which is precarious in the extreme,In his unique studies of the social insects: the bee, the termite (or white ant) and the ant, Maurice Maeterlinck conveys not only accurate pictures of his subjects, but a rather remarkable development of his own philosophy.
The Life of the Ant
Author: Maurice Maeterlinck
Publisher: The Minerva Group, Inc.
ISBN: 0898753511
Category : Ants
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
A unique and really detailed work on ants and their contribution to nature - chapters include warfare, pastoral ants, the mushroom growers, the secrets of the formicary, the nest, communication and orientation, agricultural ants, and more. Here are the essential features of the life of the ants, a life incontestably superior to that of the bees, which is precarious in the extreme,In his unique studies of the social insects: the bee, the termite (or white ant) and the ant, Maurice Maeterlinck conveys not only accurate pictures of his subjects, but a rather remarkable development of his own philosophy.
Publisher: The Minerva Group, Inc.
ISBN: 0898753511
Category : Ants
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
A unique and really detailed work on ants and their contribution to nature - chapters include warfare, pastoral ants, the mushroom growers, the secrets of the formicary, the nest, communication and orientation, agricultural ants, and more. Here are the essential features of the life of the ants, a life incontestably superior to that of the bees, which is precarious in the extreme,In his unique studies of the social insects: the bee, the termite (or white ant) and the ant, Maurice Maeterlinck conveys not only accurate pictures of his subjects, but a rather remarkable development of his own philosophy.
The Life Cycle of an Ant
Author: Hadley Dyer
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780778706700
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
This book examines the different stages in the life of ants.
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780778706700
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
This book examines the different stages in the life of ants.
Ant Life
Author: Marcus Blackwell
Publisher: Publifye AS
ISBN: 8233933163
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
""Ant Life"" delves into the remarkable world of ants, exploring their global diversity, complex social structures, and ingenious survival strategies. This comprehensive study reveals how these tiny insects have become one of Earth's most successful animal groups. The book focuses on three main areas: ant species diversity, colony organization, and ecological impact, offering readers a deep understanding of ant biology and behavior. The book progresses from an overview of ant evolution to detailed examinations of various species and their behaviors. It explores the highly organized social structures and adaptability that contribute to ants' extraordinary success. Readers will discover fascinating insights into ant colonies' construction of intricate underground cities and their sophisticated communication systems. The interdisciplinary nature of ant research is highlighted, with connections made to fields such as robotics and materials science. ""Ant Life"" combines detailed scientific explanations with accessible language and engaging anecdotes, making it valuable for both specialists and nature enthusiasts. By examining ants' roles in ecosystems and their potential lessons for human society, the book offers a unique perspective on these remarkable creatures and their importance in the natural world.
Publisher: Publifye AS
ISBN: 8233933163
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
""Ant Life"" delves into the remarkable world of ants, exploring their global diversity, complex social structures, and ingenious survival strategies. This comprehensive study reveals how these tiny insects have become one of Earth's most successful animal groups. The book focuses on three main areas: ant species diversity, colony organization, and ecological impact, offering readers a deep understanding of ant biology and behavior. The book progresses from an overview of ant evolution to detailed examinations of various species and their behaviors. It explores the highly organized social structures and adaptability that contribute to ants' extraordinary success. Readers will discover fascinating insights into ant colonies' construction of intricate underground cities and their sophisticated communication systems. The interdisciplinary nature of ant research is highlighted, with connections made to fields such as robotics and materials science. ""Ant Life"" combines detailed scientific explanations with accessible language and engaging anecdotes, making it valuable for both specialists and nature enthusiasts. By examining ants' roles in ecosystems and their potential lessons for human society, the book offers a unique perspective on these remarkable creatures and their importance in the natural world.
It's an Ant's Life
Author: Steve Parker
Publisher: Reader's Digest Children's Boo
ISBN: 9781575843155
Category : Ants
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents all kinds of factual information about ants in the form of a scrapbook prepared by one ant.
Publisher: Reader's Digest Children's Boo
ISBN: 9781575843155
Category : Ants
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents all kinds of factual information about ants in the form of a scrapbook prepared by one ant.
Are You an Ant?
Author: Judy Allen
Publisher: Kingfisher
ISBN: 9780753458037
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Kingfisher
ISBN: 9780753458037
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
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.
A Day in the Life of Axel the Ant
Author: Engineer Greg
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789769568860
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
"A Day in the Life of Axel the Ant" is an award-winning Barbadian children's book which features 20 beautiful illustrations, rhymes, a facts section, comprehension questions and creative activities. It follows Axel, the hard-working engineering Ant as he showcases what he does during a typical day in Barbados, including both work and play!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789769568860
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
"A Day in the Life of Axel the Ant" is an award-winning Barbadian children's book which features 20 beautiful illustrations, rhymes, a facts section, comprehension questions and creative activities. It follows Axel, the hard-working engineering Ant as he showcases what he does during a typical day in Barbados, including both work and play!
Secret Lives of Ants
Author: Jae Choe
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421405210
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
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.”
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421405210
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
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
Author: Heather Campbell
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691248966
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
A richly illustrated natural history of ants, covering their diversity, ecology, anatomy, behavior, and more Plentiful and familiar, ants make up an estimated one-third of the world’s insect biomass and can be found in virtually every part of the globe, from rain forest canopies to city sidewalks. But their importance is about more than numbers: ants are fundamental species in a range of habitats and their interactions with plants, fungi, and other animals ensure the survival of many fragile and complex ecosystems. This beautifully illustrated book explores the extraordinary diversity of ants and offers insights into their elaborate social systems, investigating the key collective and competitive behaviors that operate within their varied colony structures. Featuring exceptional close-up photographs and clearly organized thematic chapters, the book covers anatomy, evolution, life cycle, ecology, and other important topics. Each chapter also features profiles of standout genera, chosen for their fascinating characteristics, including Leafcutter Ants, who build nests containing up to 7,000 chambers; Pugnacious Ants whose colonies can destroy populations of crabs within hours; and Honeypot Ants whose worker caste store food in their stomachs for other colony members to consume. Drawing on current research, Ants offers an inviting and accessible introduction to these remarkable insects. Includes more than 200 stunning color photographs, plus infographics and diagrams Presents full profiles of 42 iconic genera from across the world Features clearly structured thematic chapters
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691248966
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
A richly illustrated natural history of ants, covering their diversity, ecology, anatomy, behavior, and more Plentiful and familiar, ants make up an estimated one-third of the world’s insect biomass and can be found in virtually every part of the globe, from rain forest canopies to city sidewalks. But their importance is about more than numbers: ants are fundamental species in a range of habitats and their interactions with plants, fungi, and other animals ensure the survival of many fragile and complex ecosystems. This beautifully illustrated book explores the extraordinary diversity of ants and offers insights into their elaborate social systems, investigating the key collective and competitive behaviors that operate within their varied colony structures. Featuring exceptional close-up photographs and clearly organized thematic chapters, the book covers anatomy, evolution, life cycle, ecology, and other important topics. Each chapter also features profiles of standout genera, chosen for their fascinating characteristics, including Leafcutter Ants, who build nests containing up to 7,000 chambers; Pugnacious Ants whose colonies can destroy populations of crabs within hours; and Honeypot Ants whose worker caste store food in their stomachs for other colony members to consume. Drawing on current research, Ants offers an inviting and accessible introduction to these remarkable insects. Includes more than 200 stunning color photographs, plus infographics and diagrams Presents full profiles of 42 iconic genera from across the world Features clearly structured thematic chapters
Dr. Eleanor's Book of Common Ants
Author: Eleanor Spicer Rice
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022644581X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
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.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022644581X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
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.
Ants
Author: Kristin Petrie
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1616135980
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Ants are some of the world's most fascinating insects! This book's easy-to-read text and larger-than-life color photos bring the ant's world to life, introducing readers to an ant's diet, habitat, enemies, and methods of defense. Diagrams help readers investigate the concept of metamorphosis and identify body parts, from the ant's antennae to its stinger. The digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems are also described. A step-by-step approach to scientific classification helps place ants within the order Hymenoptera. Readers are also encouraged to consider the benefits and drawbacks of ants, as well as how they impact our daily lives. From honey pot ants to army ants, young entomologists will enjoy uncovering the lives of these amazing creatures. Informative sidebars and Bug Bytes aim to peak readers' interest, while bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability. Checkerboard is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1616135980
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Ants are some of the world's most fascinating insects! This book's easy-to-read text and larger-than-life color photos bring the ant's world to life, introducing readers to an ant's diet, habitat, enemies, and methods of defense. Diagrams help readers investigate the concept of metamorphosis and identify body parts, from the ant's antennae to its stinger. The digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems are also described. A step-by-step approach to scientific classification helps place ants within the order Hymenoptera. Readers are also encouraged to consider the benefits and drawbacks of ants, as well as how they impact our daily lives. From honey pot ants to army ants, young entomologists will enjoy uncovering the lives of these amazing creatures. Informative sidebars and Bug Bytes aim to peak readers' interest, while bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability. Checkerboard is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.