About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts crouching down in the driveway to watch a trail of ants or asks how such tiny creatures can carry such big crumbs. This DK Reader is perfect for the stage where a child's natural curiosity about the outdoors turns into a desire for scientific facts. It transforms a common backyard sight into a complex, bustling society, helping children understand that even the smallest beings have important roles to play. Beyond just biology, the book emphasizes the incredible power of teamwork and collaboration within a colony. It uses clear, accessible language and high-quality photography to bridge the gap between a picture book and a science textbook. It is ideally suited for early readers aged 5 to 7 who are beginning to read independently but still benefit from visual cues and shared discovery with a parent.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is a secular, direct scientific text. It briefly mentions predators and the fact that ants must defend themselves, but the approach is purely educational and fact-based rather than emotional or frightening.
