EATON, ERIC R / PORTER, AMY JEAN
u003cpu003eu003cbu003eA fun and fact-filled A–Z treasury for u003c/bu003eu003cbu003ethe insect lover in allu003c/bu003eu003cbu003e of usu003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003ciu003eInsectpediau003c/iu003e introduces you to the wonders of the insect world while inviting you to make discoveries of your own. Featuring dozens of entries on topics ranging from murder hornets and the “insect apocalypse” to pioneering entomologists such as Margaret James Strickland Collins and Douglas Tallamy, this beautifully illustrated, pocket-friendly encyclopedia dispels many common myths about insects while offering new perspectives on the vital relationships we share with these incredible creatures.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eThis entertaining collection celebrates the long and storied history of entomology, highlights our dependence on insects for food and ecosystem services, and explains the meaning behind various entomological terms. With Eric Eaton as your guide, you will circle the globe in search of African Toktokkies and Australian beer bottle beetles, and witness the peculiar spectacle of cricket fighting in Asia. Profiles of influential figures in entomology provide insights into the curious minds that animate this extraordinarily broad field of scientific inquiry, while the book’s portable size makes it the perfect travel companion no matter where your own entomological adventures may lead you.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eWith captivating illustrations by Amy Jean Porter, u003ciu003eInsectpediau003c/iu003e is an engaging blend of insect facts and folklore that will inspire anyone who delights in the marvels of nature.u003c/pu003eFeatures a real cloth cover with an elaborate foil-stamped design