Carpenter Ants

Written by Katherine Ponka

Part of the Animals of Mass Destruction series

Tiny invaders threaten homes by tunneling through wood. Can they be stopped?

32 pages· 1,412 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud· ~670L· AR 4.3 · 0.5 AR pts

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Bookroo's summary

Carpenter ants are more than just pests; they're a destructive force capable of undermining entire structures. Dive into their world to discover how these industrious insects organize their colonies and the roles each ant plays. Explore the delicate balance between their ecological importance and the havoc they wreak on human habitats. With vivid imagery and intriguing facts, uncover the strategies people use to protect their homes from these relentless invaders. Will the ants' teamwork triumph, or can they be kept at bay?

From the publisher

Carpenter ants don’t make houses; they chew right through them. These tiny creatures mean big trouble if they choose a person’s house or another structure as a perfect place to make their home. Readers are invited into a carpenter ant colony to learn how each ant has a job to do. They’ll learn what people do to keep these insects away as well as the role they play in their native environments. Graphic organizers, fact boxes, and vivid photographs add to this engaging look at some fascinating creatures. Working together, carpenter ants are truly a force of nature.

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