Termite
From the Series 21st Century Skills Library
Termites can invade homes and cause a lot of damage. Termites that invade new countries can damage more than just homes. The Formosan subterranean termite was accidentally brought to the United States on infested ships. These invaders have disrupted ecosystems and caused billions of dollars in damage to buildings, crops, and trees. Look inside to learn more about these termite invaders and find out what experts are doing to fight back.
- Underground Battle
- The Many Lives of Termites
- Termites Sail to New Lands
- The Trouble with Termites
- How to Tackle the Termites
- Map
- Glossary
- For More Information
- Index
- About the Author
| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 6 |
| Copyright | 2009 |
| BISACS | JNF003120, JNF051100 |
| Publisher | Cherry Lake Publishing |
| Series | Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement: 21st Century Skills Library |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| ISBN | 9781602793309 |
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| Title Format | Reinforced book |
| Release Date | 2009-01-01 |
| Author | Susan H. Gray |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Sources for further research, Table of contents |
| Dewey | 595.7'36 |
| Dimensions | 7.5 x 9.5 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 5.9 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 129135 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 1.0 |
Author: Susan H. Gray
Susan H. Gray has a master‘s degree in zoology. She has written more than 70 science and reference books for children and especially loves writing about animals. Gray also likes to garden and play the piano. She lives in Cabot, Arkansas, with her husband, Michael, and many pets.