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Not mighty in size, but mighty in resourcefulness and industry, the ant has crawled the earth since prehistoric times. It has dwelt in rain-forest 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.
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'"Micucci's cheerful account emphasizes the prolific insect's impressive history, industry, and sociability. An absorbing compendium."'
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"Overall, the presentation is informative, stimulating, and attractive, with just enough humor to reel in the intended audience."
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'"A readable, engaging alternative to the many photographic treatments of the subject."'
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"Micucci moves naturally among various methods of scientific explanation."
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"Micucci's cheerful account emphasizes the prolific insect's impressive history, industry, and sociability. An absorbing compendium."
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and#147;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.and#8221; The New York Times Book Review
and#147;Micucci moves naturally among various methods of scientific explanation.and#8221; Horn Book
and#147;Overall, the presentation is informative, stimulating, and attractive, with just enough humor to reel in the intended audience.and#8221; Kirkus Reviews
and#147;Micucciand#8217;s cheerful account emphasizes the prolific insectand#8217;s impressive history, industry, and sociability. An absorbing compendium.and#8221; School Library Journal
and#147;A readable, engaging alternative to the many photographic treatments of the subject.and#8221; Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Charles Micucci's other books with Houghton Mifflin include The Life and Times of the Honeybee and The Life and Times of the Peanut. He lives in New York City.