In this book, young readers will learn about the diet, life cycle, behavior, and habitat of ants. Special emphasis is placed on the ants' nest.

Includes glossary.

Welcome to the nest -- What is an ant? -- Underground nests -- In the trees -- An ant colony -- Hungry ants -- Protecting the nest -- From egg to adult -- A new nest -- Science lab -- Science words -- Index -- Read more -- Learn more online -- About the author.