Books in My Big Backyard series

Ants may seem like simple insects, but a colony's social organization is complex, and so fascinating. In this appealing volume, readers will learn about the different roles within an ant colony and how each helps the group survive in the wild. Low-ATOS text is coupled with arresting, up-close photographs of ants on the go. Readers will never overlook these diminutive organisms again.

Taking a walk after a rainstorm often brings a familiar sight: pink, wriggly worms on the sidewalk. Readers of this delightful book will find out how earthworms move around without legs, or even bones. Through bright low-ATOS text, they'll learn what earthworms eat and why gardeners and birds love them. They'll marvel at the close-up photographs of these interesting invertebrates and gain an appreciation for an often-overlooked creature in their own backyard.

Taking a walk after a rainstorm often brings a familiar sight: pink, wriggly worms on the sidewalk. Readers of this delightful book will find out how earthworms move around without legs, or even bones. Through bright low-ATOS text, they'll learn what earthworms eat and why gardeners and birds love them. They'll marvel at the close-up photographs of these interesting invertebrates and gain an appreciation for an often-overlooked creature in their own backyard.

Spotting a toad in the backyard is the invitation for an educational look at a remarkable creature in this friendly volume. Readers will learn about this interesting amphibian's life cycle, from tiny tadpole to nimble-footed land dweller. They'll understand the characteristics of a toad's body, what it eats, and how it catches its meals with its talented tongue. Striking photographs of toads in action help the readers comprehend the approachable low-ATOS text.