Wow, what a Summer it has been! Here in Wisconsin we have had record heat as have many other states in the U. S. Many a day has been too hot (and maybe a little too buggy) to have the good old fashion summer picnic. But I'm sure the ants are finding something else to do with themselves. Today's freebie is all about the characteristic visitor to the summer picnic--ANTS.

Title: Checklist of Kansas Ants
Description: Talks about the many species (over 8000) and indicates which of these species are found in Kansas.
Suggested Grade: 5-Adult
Format: Booklet
Order Number: Volume 40, No. 2
Availability: One copy to schools, libraries, and homeschoolers world-wide. May be copied. May also be downloaded from the web site.
Source: The Kansas School Naturalist
Deparment of Biology, Box 4050
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS 66801
Web Site: www.emporia.edu/ksn