They make up three-quarters of the world's living creature, and that's counting only the 800,000 types we know. Though many people feel we're already too well acquainted with insects, by pollinating plants, producing honey and silk, and acting as monitors of pollution they're beneficial to us. Here you'll encounter -- from a safe distance! -- armies of ants, magnificently hued butterflies, shining silverfish, colorful tree-hanging moths, fierce yellow assassin bugs, blue weevils, and many more in this thriving world.
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About the Author:
The late Anthony Wootton was a naturalist and wildlife writer with a lifelong interest in insects and their behavior. In addition to writing books and articles he was for some 12 years the editor of Country-Side magazine.
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- PublisherFacts on File
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 0816052107
- ISBN 13 9780816052103
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages224
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