Everyday Doings of Insects - With Illustrations by Hugh Main, Dr Herbert Shirley, Peter Scott, the Author and Others

Evelyn Cheesman

Everyday Doings of Insects - With Illustrations by Hugh Main, Dr Herbert Shirley, Peter Scott, the Author and Others
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Read Country Books
Country
Published
22 November 2017
Pages
246
ISBN
9781528702386

Everyday Doings of Insects - With Illustrations by Hugh Main, Dr Herbert Shirley, Peter Scott, the Author and Others

Evelyn Cheesman

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Everyday Doing’s of Insects is a fantastic guide to all things insects, looking at a variety of subjects from why insects are certain colours, to how they fly, breathe, and much more. This timeless guide is perfect for anyone looking for an introduction to the world of insects, and it would make for a fine addition to collections of allied literature. A wonderful introduction to the topic for enthusiasts of all ages. Contents include: How Insects Grow , Why Insects Grow , The Meaning of Colour , How Insects Protect Themselves , The Meaning of Pattern , How Insects get their Colours , Senses of Insects , How Insects Breathe , Wings and Flight , Stings and Poisons , Instinct , Caravans and Sleeping-Bags , Insects which show Lights , Musical Instruments , etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on entomology.

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