  | Wonderful wisdom of ants Author: Bunting, Philip | |
| Price: $23.08 | ||
Summary:
Learn how these tiny creatures can do big things when they work together--just like people! Facts and laughs on how ants may hold answers to many of life's biggest questions, right in your own back yard.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (02/01/24)
School Library Journal (00/03/24)
Booklist (01/17/24)
The Hornbook (+) (00/03/24)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 03/01/2024 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 - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
Booklist - 01/17/2024 For fans of Bunting’s googly-eyed trees in The Gentle Genius of Trees (2023) comes this follow-up fittingly featuring bug-eyed ants. Once again, 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. For instance, there are 10 quadrillion ants on Earth (so many that all the zeros needed to express this number stretch onto a third page!). Other quick, lively facts include what ants love and don’t love, like “anteaters (obviously),” and their life cycle. The emphasis, however, is on the social nature of ants, particularly how they live and work together in colonies and their roles within them; how these insects communicate through pheromones; and how they are super recyclers, eating and pooping plant nutrients to create richer soil. Throughout the book, cartoonish illustrations set against colorful backgrounds not only encourage engagement but also provide visual aids to the concepts presented. Bunting concludes with more life lessons humans can glean from ants’ community spirit. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
