Driver Ants

Driver AntsDiscover the captivating world of Driver Ants with this informative report designed for young readers in Year levels 1 to 3. This vibrant text offers an engaging insight into the fascinating lives of driver ants, including their complex social structure, hunting skills, and natural predators. Perfect for both classroom use and home reading, this book combines scientific knowledge with easy to understand language, making it an excellent tool for

Discover the captivating world of Driver Ants with this informative report designed for young readers in Year levels 1 to 3. This vibrant text offers an engaging insight into the fascinating lives of driver ants, including their complex social structure, hunting skills, and natural predators. Perfect for both classroom use and home reading, this book combines scientific knowledge with easy-to-understand language, making it an excellent tool for fostering curiosity about biological sciences.

Driver Ants showcases the incredible behaviors of these remarkable insects, from their teamwork during hunting to the various animals they encounter, providing a comprehensive overview of their role in the ecosystem. Key vocabulary such as 'colony', 'chemical signals', and 'survival' not only enriches young readers' language skills but also aligns with the science curriculum, enhancing their understanding of animal behavior and habitats.

This title is part of the well-regarded Flying Start to Literacy series, known for its award-winning approach to early literacy and engaging content. Reader-friendly and rich in colorful illustrations, it captures the interest of children and educators alike.

NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As it’s shipped from our Auckland warehouse, there are no unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781742341262. Year: 2019. Publisher: ECPP. Pages: 24.

NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742341262
Year: 2019
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 24


Description:
About this text:Title:Driver Ants Synopsis:  Driver Ants is a report about ants called driver ants. It gives information about the driver ant colony, how the ants hunt, attack and eat other animals, and what sorts of animals eat them. Year level(s): 1  2  3 Reading level: 20 Text type: Report Curriculum link: Science: Biological sciences  Living things, animal behaviour Content vocabulary: Africa army chemical signals chimpanzees colony/ies communicate crops  driver ant earthworms forest floor gorillas grassland habitat insects jungle  living bridge male ant mammals march/ing nests pests queen ant rainforests  reptiles smell snakes soldier ant spiders survive swarm/ing touch worker ant High frequency words: Key concepts: Driver ants hunt, kill and eat other animals. Driver ants live in colonies in nests under the ground. Reading strategies: Using known parts of words to solve new words Phonics: Identifying lf making the /f/ sound as in half Paired text: Killer Ants Supporting material: Lesson Plan - Driver Ants / Killer Ants Series: Flying Start to Literacy Alternative purchasing options: This title is available in one of several value packs. Speak to your Oxford Education consultant today to learn more www.oup.com.au/contact Digital sample pages: can be viewed at www.flyingstarttoliteracy.com.au/online-sample Series information: Flying Start to Literacy is an award-winning comprehensive literacy program. It reflects best practice in literacy instruction and supports the systematic development of students’ reading strategies and skills. Each Studen