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Highlights
- A fascinating, beautifully illustrated compendium of stories and facts about the insects in our world.
- About the Author: Dominic Couzens is a British author and journalist specializing in avian and natural history subjects.
- 384 Pages
- Nature, Animals
Description
Book Synopsis
A fascinating, beautifully illustrated compendium of stories and facts about the insects in our world. Fascinating and richly illustrated stories of insects in 366 daily entries, from dancing honeybees to the largest spider webs in the world. Entomologists Dominic Couzens and Gail Ashton present an insect for every day of the year in this beautifully produced guide. Readers are invited on a captivating journey through insect behavior, migration, fascinating protection mechanisms, folklore, history, and literature. Discover the story of the gnat, whose wings beat one thousand times per second; the glowworm, who has captured the power of light; and the sacred scarab beetle, worshipped in Egypt thousands of years ago. Illustrated with stunning photographs and works of art, showcasing the colors, textures, and strange and unique features of these fascinating creatures, this collection is a celebration of insects and their special place in our ecosystems and culture.About the Author
Dominic Couzens is a British author and journalist specializing in avian and natural history subjects. He contributes regularly to BBC Wildlife magazine and is a professional field trip guide. His critically acclaimed books include The Secret Lives of Garden Birds, The Secret Lives of British Birds, and The Secret Lives of Garden Wildlife. He is also the author of A Bird a Day and A Year of Birdsong. He lives in Dorset. Gail Ashton is a wildlife photographer and writer with a passion for entomology. She is the co-author of the book An Identification Guide to Garden Insects of Britain and North-West Europe. She lives in Hertfordshire.Dimensions (Overall): 8.8 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inches (W) x 1.5 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.35 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 384
Genre: Nature
Sub-Genre: Animals
Publisher: Batsford
Theme: Insects & Spiders
Format: Hardcover
Author: Dominic Couzens & Gail Ashton
Language: English
Street Date: November 5, 2024
TCIN: 91724242
UPC: 9781849947947
Item Number (DPCI): 247-11-3917
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.5 inches length x 6.4 inches width x 8.8 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 2.35 pounds
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