THE WONDER OF INSECTS: Uncovering their Hidden World — by Ross Piper
THE WONDER OF INSECTS: Uncovering their Hidden World — by Ross Piper THE WONDER OF INSECTS: Uncovering their Hidden World — by Ross Piper THE WONDER OF INSECTS: Uncovering their Hidden World — by Ross Piper THE WONDER OF INSECTS: Uncovering their Hidden World — by Ross Piper THE WONDER OF INSECTS: Uncovering their Hidden World — by Ross Piper THE WONDER OF INSECTS: Uncovering their Hidden World — by Ross Piper THE WONDER OF INSECTS: Uncovering their Hidden World — by Ross Piper THE WONDER OF INSECTS: Uncovering their Hidden World — by Ross Piper THE WONDER OF INSECTS: Uncovering their Hidden World — by Ross Piper THE WONDER OF INSECTS: Uncovering their Hidden World — by Ross Piper
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Text: Ross Piper
Editor: Laurence King Publishing

ISBN: 9781399625715
Format: Hardcover
Size:
234 x 156mm
192 pages

English language

Introducing 70 of the world's most dazzling, extraordinary and, at times, disturbing insects. In this richly illustrated and engaging book, you'll discover their remarkable adaptations, intricate worlds and the surprising ways they impact our own lives.

Many of these insects that represent peak biological innovation. By sharing their amazing physical attributes - from wings to antennae, iridescence to camouflage, microscopic Fairy Wasps to Goliath Beetles - entomologist and zoologist Ross Piper reveals the fascinating stories of insect origins, mating rituals and survival, as well as their resonance in culture and history. With large-scale, detailed illustrations by Carim Nahaboo, The Wonder of Insects is a celebration of these endlessly fascinating and important creatures.

About the author:
Entomologist and zoologist Dr Ross Piper has been fascinated by insects for as long he can remember. Always eager to scrabble around in the undergrowth and root around in rotting logs, his work has taken him around the world and resulted in a new genus and several new species. Eager to share his enthusiasm for the natural world, Piper has presented at various international events, written numerous books and articles, and contributed to TV programmes for the BBC and the Smithsonian Institution,both as an on-screen expert and a consultant.

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