The Wonderful Wisdom of Ants
by Philip Bunting (Author)
Take a peek under the rock, and discover what we can learn from the world of the ant, in this delightful blend of nonfiction and inspirational humor by author-illustrator Philip Bunting!
There are ten quadrillion ants in the world, and yet I bet you never thought they could teach you anything. But these tiny creatures can do big things when they work together--just like people!
With his signature humor and graphic illustrations, Philip Bunting delivers facts, laughs, and heart all in this special book that teaches that the answers to many of life's biggest questions can be found in your own back yard (once you're ready to look).
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The Australian author-illustrator blends wordplay, speech bubbles, and humor with solid information to introduce ant life and explain how these insects benefit the planet.
Kirkus
Lighthearted and informative.
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★ This overview of ants combines cleverly designed graphics and a funny text to convey major concepts about the familiar insects.
School Library Journal
K-Gr 3--Told with humor and short phrases, this is a highly engaging nonfiction for young etymologists. All ages will enjoy this book as some of the fun is geared more toward adult readers, e.g., "before you can say, 'Bob's your ant!'" Comparing the ant's world with the human realm will help children connect with these small creatures. They may ask adults to think twice about getting rid of that ant invasion in the home after reading about the amazing way ants communicate by using pheromones. Who would have thought ants had such important life lessons to teach humans? Bunting's pitch-perfect renderings and graphic images complement the simple text; they're highly appealing and reminiscent of the illustrations in John Kane's I Say Ooh, You Say Aah. VERDICT A fun new addition for all collections.--Heidi Dechief
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"Told with humor and short phrases, this is a highly engaging nonfiction for young etymologists." —School Library Journal
JNF037020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection
JNF053050 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Emotions & Feelings
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