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City of Leafcutter Ants: A Sustainable Society of Millions

Amy Hevron

Illustrator: Amy Hevron

Ages: 6+

Published: 2024

Publisher: Neal Porter Books/Holiday House

ISBN: 978-0-8234-5318-4

Keywords: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)-Animals, insects, environmental science, ecosystems

Energetic text details the lives of the queen ant and myriad workers, including soldiers, foragers, and even pharmacists. Acrylic art on wood and paper, digitally collaged. Back matter.