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  Two Bad Ants

  by Chris Van Allsburg

  The three-time Caldecott medalist tells the tale of two ants who decide to leave the safety of the others to venture into a danger-laden kitchen.
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  A Beginning, a Muddle, and an End

  The Right Way to Write Writing

  by Avi

  Avon the snail and Edward the ant are back for another funny--and philosophical--adventure. This time, Avon has decided he wants to be a writer, only to discover that writing is way more difficult than he ever imagined. He finally gets the word Something written down, but there's a problem: What to write next? Luckily, his friend Edward is there to advise.           Brimming with wit, wisdom, and humor, this... (more)
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  The End of the Beginning

  Being the Adventures of a Small Snail (and an Even Smaller Ant)

  by Avi

  Avon the snail has never had an adventure. And adventure, he has heard, is the key to a happy life. So with his new friend Edward the ant, Avon sets out on a journey to find the excitement his life has been missing.      This modern fable is filled with funny--and profound--insights about the meaning of things . . . great and small.
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  Anthill

  by Edward O. Wilson

  Astonishing, inspirational, even magical: a naturalist’s novel about an Alabama boy who heroically tries to save a sacred forest. “What the hell do you want?” snarled Frogman at Raff Cody, as the boy stepped innocently on the reputed murderer’s property. Fifteen years old, Raff had only wanted to catch a glimpse of Frogman’s 1,000-pound alligator. Thus begins the epic story of Anthill , part thriller, part... (more)
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  Adventures Among Ants

  A Global Safari with a Cast of Trillions

  by Mark W. Moffett

  Intrepid international explorer, biologist, and photographer Mark W. Moffett, "the Indiana Jones of entomology," takes us around the globe on a strange and colorful journey in search of the hidden world of ants.
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  The Ant Bully

  by John Nickle

  Lucas learns a lesson about bullying when he is pulled into the ant hole he has been tormenting.
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  Trilogie des fourmis: Book 1

  Empire of the Ants

  by Bernard Werber

  Here is the stunning international bestseller in the tradition of "Watership Down" but with a dark, original twist. Unique, daring, and unforgettable, it tells the story of an ordinary family who accidentally threaten the security of a hidden civilization as intelligent as our own -- a colony of ants determined to survive at any cost.... Jonathan Wells and his young family have come to the Paris flat at 3, rue... (more)
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  Horrible Harry and the Ant Invasion (Horrible Harry)

  by Suzy Kline

  Harry is back, along with Miss Mackle and the entire class of Rooom 2B. Harry's name always spells trouble, but no matter what he does, it's always hilarious. "Room 2B is every child's dream."--School Library Journal. Illustrated.
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  The Magic School Bus

  Gets Ants In Its Pants

  by Joanna Cole

  Filming Keesha's pet ant for a science project fair, the students in Ms. Frizzle's class take a journey into the lives of ants during which they learn many fascinating facts about the ant community.
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  Journey to the Ants: A Story of Scientific Exploration

  by Bert Hölldobler

  A prize-winning behavioral scientist and the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Diversity of Life interweave their personal adventures with the social lives of ants, building, from the first minute observations of childhood, a remarkable account of these abundant insects' evolutionary achievement. 173 illustrations, 95 in color.
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  The Ants

  by Bert Hölldobler

  From the Arctic to South Africa - one finds them everywhere: Ants. Making up nearly 15% of the entire terrestrial animal biomass, ants are impressive not only in quantitative terms, they also fascinate by their highly organized and complex social system. Their caste system, the division of labor, the origin of altruistic behavior and the complex forms of chemical communication makes them the most interesting group... (more)
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  Ant and Grasshopper

  by Luli Gray

  When Ant spies a carefree Grasshopper playing a fiddle outside on the lawn, he harrumphs at the insect’s foolishness and continues to go about his very serious business of gathering and counting his food for the winter. But Grasshopper’s music and whimsy is pretty catchy, and when the harsh winter hits, Ant can’t leave Grasshopper cold and hungry in the snow. After opening his home to Grasshopper, Ant realizes... (more)
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  The Leafcutter Ants

  Civilization by Instinct

  by Bert Hölldobler, Edward O. Wilson

  From the Pulitzer Prize-winning authors of The Ants comes this dynamic and visually spectacular portrait of Earth's ultimate superorganism. The Leafcutter Ants is the most detailed and authoritative description of any ant species ever produced. With a text suitable for both a lay and a scientific audience, the book provides an unforgettable tour of Earth's most evolved animal societies. Each colony of... (more)
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  Hey, Little Ant

  by Phillip M. Hoose, Hannah Hoose, Debbie Tilley

  Hey, little ant down in the crack Can you hear me? Can you talk back? See my shoe, can you see that? Well now it's gonna squish you flat! So begins a conversation between a young boy and the ant trembling in the shadow of his sneaker. This playful story brings up questions about the ethics and peer pressure, encouraging the very youngest citizens to decide for themselves: to squish...or not to squish?!
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  Emergence

  The Connected Lives of Ants, Brains, Cities, and Software

  by Steven Johnson

  A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK A VOICE LITERARY SUPPLEMENT TOP 25 FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEAR AN ESQUIRE MAGAZINE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR In the tradition of Being Digital and The Tipping Point, Steven Johnson, acclaimed as a "cultural critic with a poet's heart" (The Village Voice), takes readers on an eye-opening journey through emergence theory and its applications. Explaining why the whole is... (more)
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  Crickwing

  by Janell Cannon

  Crickwing never set out to be a bully--he wanted only to create his art in peace. But the little cockroach is an easy target for the bigger creatures in the forest. In his frustration he decides to even the score by bullying the leafcutter ants. They're just so easy to pick on. Big mistake. Nobody angers the leafcutter queen and gets away with it.
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  Antics! (Paperstar)

  by Catherine Hepworth

  Some of the most famous people in the world are ants: Santa Claus and Rembrant, to name just two. Now, Cathi Hepworth reveals ant antics from A-Z, as young readers have never seen them before. "Hepworth's witty premise, affable, anthropomorphic ants, and swank blended colors are a winning combination."--Publishers Weekly. An ALA Notable Children's Book. A Booklist Children's Editors' Choice.
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  The Ant and the Elephant

  by Bill Peet

  The elephant is the kindest animal in the jungle, rescuing the giraffe, lion, and rhino, but who will return the favor when the elephant needs help?
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  Thinking About Ants

  by Barbara Brenner

  The world is a different place from an ant's point of view. It might be black, blue, brown, or red, and rain, toads, and even other ants might be its enemies. Barbara Brenner's poetic science book encourages the reader to explore actively the cycle and habitats of these hard-working creatures. Full color.
• Bees, Wasps, and Ants (A Golden Junior Guide)Golden Books

  

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  A Golden Junior Guide

  Bees, Wasps, and Ants (A Golden Junior Guide)

  by George S. Fichter

  Easy to read facts book about these insects. the insects are shown larger than life-size, making them easier to identify.