The Life and Times of the Ant - by Charles Micucci (Paperback)

About the Book

Not mighty in size, but mighty in resourcefulness and industry, the ant has crawled the earth since prehistoric times. It has dwelt in rainforest tree trunks and acorns of oak trees, beneath logs, and under sidewalks. It has protected forests by capturing insects, cleared weeds away from acacia trees, and by growing gardens has released important nutrients into the soil. Seed lifters, dirt diggers, social beings, ants have the most advanced brain of all insects! So watch where you step, especially on a warm day: a small but mighty ant may be underfoot.

Book Synopsis

Not mighty in size, but mighty in resourcefulness and industry, the ant has crawled the earth since prehistoric times. It has dwelt in rainforest tree trunks and acorns of oak trees, beneath logs, and under sidewalks. It has protected forests by capturing insects, cleared weeds away from acacia trees, and by growing gardens has released important nutrients into the soil. Seed lifters, dirt diggers, social beings, ants have the most advanced brain of all insects! So watch where you step, especially on a warm day: a small but mighty ant may be underfoot.

Review Quotes

"The Life and Times of the Ant, slices open an anthill for the reader, spilling out armies of ant facts. Micucci peppers his book with intriguing bits, sure to wow other children on the playground." The New York Times Book Review

"Micucci moves naturally among various methods of scientific explanation." Horn Book

"Overall, the presentation is informative, stimulating, and attractive, with just enough humor to reel in the intended audience." Kirkus Reviews

"Micucci's cheerful account emphasizes the prolific insect's impressive history, industry, and sociability. An absorbing compendium." School Library Journal

"A readable, engaging alternative to the many photographic treatments of the subject." Kirkus Reviews