ant communities

These muscular members of the insect world are capable of moving large objects, whether food or building material, in an organized and cooperative fashion. This book provides a view of the layout of a belowground colony and looks at the different environments that various species of ants call home.

In this book, young readers will learn about the diet, life cycle, behavior, and habitat of ants. Special emphasis is placed on the ants' nest.

Biologist and photographer Mark Moffett shares stories of his adventures traveling around the world in search of ants, provides information about how the insects live, and looks at how their behaviors mimic those of humans.