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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Termites Termites Valerie Bodden "A basic introduction to termites, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as their ability to eat through wood"--Provided by pub… OL16343312W
From termite den to office building From termite den to office building Nelson Yomtov Takes a look at how innovators of today use the models of termites' dens and living styles to create modern office structures and renewable energy spaces. OL17899900W
Termites Termites Sandra Markle Watch one of nature’s hardest-working insect families in action—termites! Hundreds of thousands of termites can live together in one nest. The termite queen spends her life laying eggs. The eggs hatc… OL1957949W
The littlest pair The littlest pair Sylvia A. Rouss None of the animals want the termites to come aboard the Ark. After all, termites eat wood and Noah's Ark was made of wood. But when the rains begin and the Ark starts to rock, all the animals slip a… OL24282884W
Through a termite city Through a termite city Carole Telford Describes the inhabitants, social structure, and activities of an African termite mound. OL2657397W
No bees please No bees please Brian Courrejou This is the tale of Antoine the Ant, who lived all alone in a hill made of sand, until other insects move to the hill. OL27013302W
Nuff Said Nuff Said Herbie Brennan Between hungry African ants, worried Javanese termites, hot weather, and an error by a dyslexic builder, Fairy Nuff has his hands full on the day of his extravagant garden party even before the evil … OL3388110W
Roberto Roberto Nina Laden No one will hire Roberto the architect because he also happens to be a termite, so he sets off to the city to find success on his own. OL483286W
Mysterious castle builders Mysterious castle builders Tom Lisker Discusses the life cycle of African termites, cellulose-eating insects living in very rigid societies housed in giant pyramids of mud or sand. OL6564382W
The Soul of the White Ant The Soul of the White Ant Eugene N. Marais The Soul of the White Ant by Eugene Marais is a passionate, insightful account into the world of termites. It is a meticulously researched expose of their complex, highly structured community life. O… OL9279898W