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Goldish, Meish

Red Imported Fire Ants: Attacking Everything

32 pp. | Bearport | March, 2016 | Library ISBN 978-1-62724-831-0 $26.60

(3) 4-6 They Don't Belong: Tracking Invasive Species series. After a destructive fire ant species was introduced into Texas, the species proliferated and damaged the environment. Vivid photos show stinging, venomous ant hordes attacking people, animals, crops, and electrical equipment. A brief, accessible text is supported by lots of crisp photographs on every page; graphic photos of swarming ants and dead animals are included. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo