Ants and animals in general are a fascinating subject for children-many are fascinated by them as they scurry about on the ground, fear them for their painful bite and may even have kept them in an ant farm! Here is a collection of amazing facts that will be sure to develop a sense of wonder in even the most reluctant readers. About the Author: Andrew P. Kelly is a resident scholar in education policy studies and the director of the Center on Higher Education Reform at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he works on higher education policy, innovation in education, financial aid r... View More...