Ant Cities
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 1987 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

Ant Cities

By Arthur Dorros

Discover the hidden world of ants and their vital roles in bustling underground cities.

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32 pages· 1,236 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Beneath the surface of an anthill lies a bustling city where each ant has a vital role. From tunnel diggers to food gatherers, these tiny workers keep their community thriving. Explore the fascinating world of ants and uncover the secrets of their industrious lives. What mysteries lie in the miles of tunnels and hundreds of rooms? Dive into this captivating journey and see how these small creatures make a big impact.

From the publisher

When you see ants running around a hill of dirt, they may not look like they are doing anything important; but each ant that lives in the hill has a special job. Some ants clean the nest or dig new tunnels. Others bring in food or store seeds to eat later. And in each ant city there is a queen ant who is busy laying eggs. In the miles of tunnels and hundreds of rooms underground, these industrious insects work together to keep their ant city alive.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,236
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
600L
Themes & topics
Books about teamworkBooks about life cyclesBooks about antsBooks about animal citiesBooks about science
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
8403
Publication
Published
June 23, 1988
First published
January 1, 1987
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064450799

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