The Boy Who Loved Ants: Edward O.Wilson

*** As a boy, famed scientist Edward O. Wilson spent his happiest days outdoors hunting for fish, snakes, and bugs in Florida and Alabama. Drawing from Wilson's autobiography Naturalist, author Sara van Dyck shows how the shy boy who loved ants grew into the man who became a world leader in nature conservation. He believes that there is always more to discover and has dedicated himself to promoting biodiversity and protecting habitats around the globe.
Written for ages 7 and up, the book includes home-friendly activities to help children and their families see and value the amazing variety of life in their own backyards. Illustrated with color photographs.