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Dr. Eleanor's Book of Common Ants of New York City by Eleanor Spicer Rice (Engli
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- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- ISBN-13
- 9780226351674
- Type
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- ISBN
- 9780226351674
- Book Title
- Dr. Eleanor's Book of Common Ants of New York City
- Item Length
- 8in
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Press
- Publication Year
- 2017
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.5in
- Genre
- Nature, Science
- Topic
- Animals / Insects & Spiders, Life Sciences / Zoology / General, Life Sciences / Zoology / Entomology
- Item Width
- 6in
- Item Weight
- 8.3 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 80 Pages
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Did you know that for every human on earth, there are about one million ants? They are among the longest-lived insects--with some ant queens passing the thirty-year mark--as well as some of the strongest. Fans of both the city and countryside alike, ants decompose dead wood, turn over soil (in some places more than earthworms), and even help plant forests by distributing seeds. But while fewer than thirty of the nearly one thousand ant species living in North America are true pests, we cringe when we see them marching across our kitchen floors. No longer In this witty, accessible, and beautifully illustrated guide, Eleanor Spicer Rice, Alex Wild, and Rob Dunn metamorphose creepy-crawly revulsion into myrmecological wonder. Emerging from Dunn's ambitious citizen science project Your Wild Life (an initiative based at North Carolina State University), Dr. Eleanor's Book of Common Ants of New York City provides an eye-opening entomological overview of the natural history of New York's species most noted by project participants--and even offers insight into the ant denizens of the city's subways and Central Park. Exploring species from the honeyrump ant to the Japanese crazy ant, and featuring Wild's stunning photography as well as tips on keeping ant farms in your home, this guide will be a tremendous resource for teachers, students, and scientists alike. But more than this, it will transform the way New Yorkers perceive the environment around them by deepening their understanding of its littlest inhabitants, inspiring everyone to find their inner naturalist, get outside, and crawl across the dirt--magnifying glass in hand.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
ISBN-10
022635167x
ISBN-13
9780226351674
eBay Product ID (ePID)
7038280184
Product Key Features
Book Title
Dr. Eleanor's Book of Common Ants of New York City
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Animals / Insects & Spiders, Life Sciences / Zoology / General, Life Sciences / Zoology / Entomology
Publication Year
2017
Genre
Nature, Science
Number of Pages
80 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
8.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ql568.F7s685 2017
Reviews
Entomologist Dr. Eleanor doesn't make the mistake of humanizing ants, but she does elevate the tiny insects into a realm of fascination., Spicer Rice's style is clear, fluid, and engaging. . . . Especially lovely is the abundance of photographs by Alex Wild, the Ansel Adams of arthropods., A great new book. . . . You'll learn about some of our wonderfully-named native ants: the honey-rump ant; the pavement ant; the odorous house ant. You'll discover the defensive power of gaster flagging (waiving your hind end in the air while releasing noxious vapors) and other clever ways ants have of discouraging unwanted attention. A great beginners' introduction to ant biology, the book is lavishly illustrated by master photographer Alex Wild. His photos make the details of these tiny animals easy to see. Ant genetics and reproduction are complex topics, but Spicer Rice makes it easy to understand with minimal jargon. The species descriptions seem like stories about eccentric and entertaining relatives, rather than ants.
Table of Content
Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Carpenter Ant ( Camponotus pennsylvanicus ) Chapter 2: Lasius Ant ( Lasius spp.) Chapter 3: Pavement Ant ( Tetramorium sp.E) Chapter 4: Odorous House Ant ( Tapinoma sessile ) Chapter 5: Crazy Ant ( Nylanderia spp.) Chapter 6: Winter Ant ( Prenolepis imparis ) Chapter 7: Field Ant ( Formica spp.) Chapter 8: Asian Needle Ant ( Brachyponera chinensis ) Chapter 9: Winnow Ant ( Aphaenogaster spp.) Chapter 10: Big Headed Ant ( Pheidole spp.) Chapter 11: Little Black Ant ( Monomorium minimum ) Chapter 12: Thief Ant ( Solenopsis molesta ) Chapter 13: Acrobat Ant ( Crematogaster spp.) Chapter 14: Honeyrump Ant ( Brachymyrmex depilis ) Chapter 15: Frequently Asked Ant Questions Chapter 16: How to Keep Ants at Home Acknowledgments Glossary Additional Resources
Copyright Date
2017
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2017-026802
Dewey Decimal
595.79609747
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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