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The Little Book of Beetles

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A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's beetles. Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with colour photographs and original colour artwork, The Little Book of Beetles is an accessible... Read More
Format: Hardback
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The Little Book of Beetles

Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Beetles is an accessible and enjoyable mini-reference about the world's beetles, with examples drawn from across the globe.

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A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's beetles.

Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with colour photographs and original colour artwork, The Little Book of Beetles is an accessible and enjoyable mini reference about the world's beetles, with examples drawn from across the globe.

It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics - from anatomy, diversity, and reproduction to habitat and conservation. It also includes curious facts and a section on beetles in myths, folklore, and modern culture from around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of beetles.

Series: Little Books of Nature

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691251776

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 April 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 140 color illus.

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tugce Okay

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 95.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Arthur V. Evans is an entomologist, author, photographer, and teacher. His many books include The Lives of Beetles, Beetles of Western North America, and Beetles of Eastern North America (all Princeton).

Tugce Okay is a natural history illustrator who works primarily with watercolors. Her work has appeared in many books and magazines.

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