Insects & Spiders

by George Else (Editor), London Natural History Museum

How does a insect breathe under water?

Why are head lice difficult to dislodge?

Which spider throws a silk net over its prey?

Why do moths flutter around lights?

How does and insect attract a mate at night?

Insects & Spiders is part of Discoveries, a dynamic new reference series for children. Atmospheric illustrations, strong photographs and lively text engage and encourage readers to discover for themselves the world around them. Titles from Natural History, Our World, Science and Technology and Our Past cover an exciting span of subjects: from the depths of space in Stars and Planets to the inside intricacies of machines in How Things Work. A four-page foldout in each title reveals a dramatic, and perhaps unexpected, perspective.

64 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1997