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Book Review of Ants, Bees, and Other Social Insects

Ants, Bees, and Other Social Insects
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Ants, wasps, bees, and termites have been around a long, long time. They are here to stay.
This book takes you on a journey into the fascinating world of social insects. Learn how they build their colonies, which in some species can include millions of insects. Read about insect "jobs," from queen to worker to soldier. Learn what social insects eat: paper, pollen, trees, and even each other. Discover how bees dance to show where food can be found, how ants leave scent trails, and how other ideas are communicated to colony members. Find out how social insects gang up to defend themselves from dangerous enemies. Get the buzz today!