Insects of the World

by Anthony Wootton

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.

224 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Josephine · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book to increase my non fiction reading comprehension. Did it work? nope

[Mycala · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got a few insect books because I had a passing interest. Also because I needed to get some close-up photos so I could draw their various segments. I'm not gonna lie; some of these guys gave me the willies. And the larger-than-I-needed-to-see drawing of the centipede in all its glory was somewhat nightmare-inducing. I did learn some interesting things, though, and I will definitely reread (but skip the page with the centipede *shudder*.)

[Jack · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very readable, and enlightening for the casual / amateur entomologist in training.

[Robert · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent introduction to insects - exploring their behaviour, anatomy, physiology and biodiversity. While being accessible for a layperson it doesn't seem to scrimp too much on detail either (as far as is possible when writing a mere 200 page book on a group of over a million described species!).

[Adam · Rating 4 out of 5]

After several frustrating experiences with horrible intro science books, I found satisfaction with this one. Wooton does a great job explaining the basic principles of insect physiology, life cycles and behaviors. Highly recommended for those interested in getting into entomology or for older children.

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[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a required book for a class, and it proved to be a good (and simple) entomology intro. (I actually read it cover to cover which is more than I can say for other required books!)