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The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Insects: A Natural History and by Walters
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Publication Date
- 2011-08-16
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN
- 9780754819097
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Anness Publishing
ISBN-10
0754819094
ISBN-13
9780754819097
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71706972
Product Key Features
Book Title
Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Insects : A Natural History and Identification Guide to Beetles, Flies, Bees, Wasps, Springtails, Mayflies, Stoneflies, Dragonflies, Damselflies, Cockroaches, Mantes, Earwigs, Stick and Leaf Insects, Bristletails, Dipteran, Crickets, Bugs, Grasshoppers, Fleas, Spid
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Animals / Insects & Spiders, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Publication Year
2011
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
43.7 Oz
Item Length
12.1 in
Item Width
9.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
595.703
Synopsis
This beautifully illustrated book provides an overview of the world of insects. Beginning with a look at the evolution of the insect family the introduction looks at every aspect of insect life including their basic anatomy, their fascinating life cycles, and their social organization within colonies and nests. How insects jump, leap and fly, the methods by which they defend themselves and their colonies from attack, and the methods by which they eat, including sucking, biting, chewing, grinding, and filter feeding are all included. Without insect life human activity would cease. An in-depth look at each of the orders that makes up the insect group, with examples of many common species, completes the front section of the book. The encyclopedia of insect species is organized according to geographical region adn then by insect order. Every insect order is included, from the tiniest opaque wingless creature to the largest and most spectacular beetle. The most common species from each are included, and many are illustrated with beautifully detailed watercolours. Each entry profiles the physical traits and characteristics of the different creatures. Identification details are provided for each such as body colour and segmentation, insect shape and size, a description of the habitat where each can be found and the time of year, if appropriate. * A wide-ranging, expert identification guide toevery order of the insect world including fleas,beetles, cockroaches and crickets, as well as manyless visible creatures * Identification details are provided for more than650 insect species, and many are illustrated withspecially commissioned watercolours * Includes an in-depth look at insect defencemechanisms such as camouflage, mimicry, hissing,bites and stings, and colouration that suggests danger * Each stage of the insect life cycle is described withillustrations depicting different development phases * 1000 spectacular photographs and anatomicallycorrect watercolours provide a fascinating visualrecord of the insect world, This beautifully illustrated book provides an overview of the world of insects. Beginning with a look at the evolution of the insect family the introduction looks at every aspect of insect life including their basic anatomy, their fascinating life cycles, and their social organization within colonies and nests. How insects jump, leap and fly, the methods by which they defend themselves and their colonies from attack, and the methods by which they eat, including sucking, biting, chewing, grinding, and filter feeding are all included. Without insect life human activity would cease. An in-depth look at each of the orders that makes up the insect group, with examples of many common species, completes the front section of the book. The encyclopedia of insect species is organized according to geographical region adn then by insect order. Every insect order is included, from the tiniest opaque wingless creature to the largest and most spectacular beetle. The most common species from each are included, and many are illustrated with beautifully detailed watercolours. Each entry profiles the physical traits and characteristics of the different creatures. Identification details are provided for each such as body colour and segmentation, insect shape and size, a description of the habitat where each can be found and the time of year, if appropriate. - A wide-ranging, expert identification guide to every order of the insect world including fleas, beetles, cockroaches and crickets, as well as many less visible creatures - Identification details are provided for more than 650 insect species, and many are illustrated with specially commissioned watercolours - Includes an in-depth look at insect defence mechanisms such as camouflage, mimicry, hissing, bites and stings, and colouration that suggests danger - Each stage of the insect life cycle is described with illustrations depicting different development phases - 1000 spectacular photographs and anatomically correct watercolours provide a fascinating visual record of the insect world, A wide-ranging, expert identification guide to every order of insects including fleas, beetles, cockroaches and crickets, as well as many less visible creatures - 1000 spectacular photographs and anatomically correct watercolours provide a fascinating visual record of the insect world, This beautifully illustrated book provides an overview of the world of insects. Beginning with a look at the evolution of the insect family the introduction looks at every aspect of insect life including their basic anatomy, their fascinating life cycles, and their social organization within colonies and nests. How insects jump, leap and fly, the methods by which they defend themselves and their colonies from attack, and the methods by which they eat, including sucking, biting, chewing, grinding, and filter feeding are all included. Without insect life human activity would cease. An in-depth look at each of the orders that makes up the insect group, with examples of many common species, completes the front section of the book. The encyclopedia of insect species is organized according to geographical region adn then by insect order. Every insect order is included, from the tiniest opaque wingless creature to the largest and most spectacular beetle. The most common species from each are included, and many are illustrated with beautifully detailed watercolours. Each entry profiles the physical traits and characteristics of the different creatures. Identification details are provided for each such as body colour and segmentation, insect shape and size, a description of the habitat where each can be found and the time of year, if appropriate. - A wide-ranging, expert identification guide toevery order of the insect world including fleas, beetles, cockroaches and crickets, as well as manyless visible creatures - Identification details are provided for more than650 insect species, and many are illustrated withspecially commissioned watercolours - Includes an in-depth look at insect defencemechanisms such as camouflage, mimicry, hissing, bites and stings, and colouration that suggests danger - Each stage of the insect life cycle is described withillustrations depicting different development phases - 1000 spectacular photographs and anatomicallycorrect watercolours provide a fascinating visualrecord of the insect world, This beautifully illustrated book provides an overview of the world of insects. Beginning with a look at the evolution of the insect family the introduction looks at every aspect of insect life including their basic anatomy, their fascinating life cycles, and their social organization within colonies and nests. How insects jump, leap and fly, the methods by which they defend themselves and their colonies from attack, and the methods by which they eat, including sucking, biting, chewing, grinding, and filter feeding are all included. Without insect life human activity would cease. An in-depth look at each of the orders that makes up the insect group, with examples of many common species, completes the front section of the book. The encyclopedia of insect species is organized according to geographical region adn then by insect order. Every insect order is included, from the tiniest opaque wingless creature to the largest and most spectacular beetle. The most common species from each are included, and many are illustrated with beautifully detailed watercolours. Each entry profiles the physical traits and characteristics of the different creatures. Identification details are provided for each such as body colour and segmentation, insect shape and size, a description of the habitat where each can be found and the time of year, if appropriate. * A wide-ranging, expert identification guide to every order of the insect world including fleas, beetles, cockroaches and crickets, as well as many less visible creatures * Identification details are provided for more than 650 insect species, and many are illustrated with specially commissioned watercolours * Includes an in-depth look at insect defence mechanisms such as camouflage, mimicry, hissing, bites and stings, and colouration that suggests danger * Each stage of the insect life cycle is described with illustrations depicting different development phases * 1000 spectacular photographs and anatomically correct watercolours provide a fascinating visual record of the insect world
LC Classification Number
QL462.3
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- m***m (2307)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI’m thrilled with my recent purchase . The website was user-friendly, and the product descriptions were accurate. Customer service was prompt and helpful, answering all my questions. My order arrived quickly, well-packaged, and the product exceeded my expectations in quality. I’m impressed with the attention to detail and the overall experience. I’ll definitely shop here again and highly recommend from this seller to others. Thank you for a fantastic experience!
- a***n (51)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMistakenly ordered a paperback that I thought was a hardcover, not sellers fault; it was described properly on the listing. Seller still processed a refund the day I went to return the item and let me keep the item anyway. A+++ service. Book arrived quickly in great condition and for a great price. Thank you so much! Amazing seller!
- n***c (95)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseseller was communicative about my shipment, media mail took a while and tracking wasn't updated frequently, but seller communicated to me very quickly on status. the item came new and wrapped as described, though the packaging in it was packed wasn't sturdy and falling apart when it got to me.