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The Wonder of Insects: Uncovering their Hidden World
Fully Illustrated with 70 Stunning Species
Brief Description
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 represent peak biological innovation. By sharing...
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A stunning visual exploration of the incredible diversity of insects.
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Description
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 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.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781399625715
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 October 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Laurence King Publishing
Illustration: 77
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 635g
Pages: 192
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. For more info see rosspiper.net.
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