During Mile's in-school suspension, he finds himself in a fierce battle with a classmate turned insidious termite who is determined to destroy books and the Black and Brown history they contain, and only Miles can stop him.

"Are we more like termites than we ever imagined? In Underbug, the award-winning journalist Lisa Margonelli introduces us to the enigmatic creatures that collectively outweigh human beings ten to one and consume $40 billion worth of valuable stuff annually. Over the course of a decade-long obsession with one of nature's most influential but least understood bugs, Margonelli pokes around termite mounds and high-tech research facilities, closely watching...

"Simple text accompanied by full-color photographs give an upclose look at termites. Intended for kindergarten through third grade students"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the contribution and importance of termites to the natural world as well as body parts, life cycle, teamwork, eating habits, habitat, and defense mechanisms.

Arnie the Doughnut: Arnie is shocked when he finds he is about to be eaten by Mr. Bing! Arnie realizes his carefree days are about to end... unless he can persuade Mr. Bing that a doughnut can be more than a sweet snack! Roberto the insect architect: A termite dreams of designing big buildings. Hondo & Fabian: Spend a day playing with Hondo the dog and Fabian the cat. That new animal: A duo of dogs plots to get rid of the newest "animal" in the house--...