In another domain I reviewed a children’s book that I realized people might be interested in here. It a great beginning reader called Ants by Melissa Stewart.
Unlike some children’s books about ants, all the information appears current and accurate. In the margins are extremely silly riddles and puns, sure to catch the interest of young children. Most of the different kinds of ants are identified, but the names aren’t central to the text. If the child is curious about the ants in the photograph, he or she can find out what kind of ant it is.
Ants is part of the National Geographic Readers series. That means the lucky author has access to the fantastic photographs available in the National Geographic archives. Right away I recognized a couple of photographs by ant specialist and National Geographic photographer, Dr. Mark Moffett. What a visual treat!
If you know a child interested in nature and/or science, you might want to consider picking up this book.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: National Geographic Children’s Books (January 12, 2010)
ISBN-10: 1426306083
ISBN-13: 978-1426306082
National Geographic Readers: Ants
Additional posts children may find interesting:
Ants Fact of Fiction Quiz
The Little Black Ant
Kids’ Questions about Ants
I will have to find and check this one out even though I am an old fart!
Also, available on Amazon for cheap: http://www.amazon.com/National-Geographic-Readers-Melissa-Stewart/dp/1426306083/ …
Yes, you can’t beat the price of these little books. I will note that it is a beginning reader, so the text is very simple.
Our library doesn’t have it! Found it on Amazon. My kids will love it.