Alex Eastbrook

The Famous Flying Ant of Arcadia Alex Eastbrook

Peter Pillbug (roly poly, woodlouse, potato bug) is minding his own business, eating a delicious decaying leaf, when a big, flying ant drops out of the sky and into his life. Soon, he and Camp, the flying princess ant, find themselves in trouble. Their mission: solve the mystery of the unfriendly ants! But will they survive long enough to figure it out and save their friends and families? Join Peter, Camp and Cid the jumping spider in their adventures in Arcadia, and find out how Camp becomes the most famous flying ant around!




While this book is written at a level suitable for grade school kids, it also contains a host of fun bug facts that adults may enjoy.




This EXPANDED EDITION has a new bonus section with even more cool bug information! Enjoy a more detailed look at ants, isopods, jumping spiders, and springtails. Learn weird and wacky bug facts. Did you know some ant larvae spin silk cocoons? Did you know about the jumping spider that looks like an ant AND takes care of its babies? And what IS a springtail, anyway? Is it a good idea to try to keep a queen ant as a pet? Maybe - or maybe not! All this and more!




Also included is an excerpt from the next book, The Brilliant Bug Detectives of Arcadia. Join Camp and Peter and plunge into the mystery of their kidnapped jumping spider friend!