An Insect A Day

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ISBN9781849947947
AuthorsDominic Couzens, Gail Ashton
PublisherBatsford
FormatHardcover
Number of pages368
Weight (kg)1.058
Publishing Date07/11/2024
Price (excl. tax)€28.21
Tax€1.69
Price (incl. tax)€29.90
Availability3 units in external warehouse

Product Description

Richly illustrated stories of fascinating insects from across the globe in 366 daily entries.

In this beautifully produced collection, nature experts Gail Ashton and Dominic Couzens tell the stories of hundreds of insects with information about behaviour, migration and protection mechanisms, as well as their involvement in folklore, history, literature and more. Learn the scientific name for each bug and why they are important while reading what both poets and scientists have recorded about them over the years. 

Discover the story of the gnat, whose wings beat at 1000 times a second, the glowworm, who has captured the power of light, and the sacred scarab beetle, worshipped in Egypt thousands of years ago.

Illustrated with stunning photographs and works of art, showcasing the colours, textures and strange and unique features of these fascinating creatures, this collection is a celebration of insects and their special place in our ecosystems and culture.