We can't avoid insects. They scurry past us in the kitchen, pop up in our gardens, or are presented to us in jars by inquisitive children. Despite encountering them on a daily basis, most people don't know an aphid from an antlion, and identifying an insect using field guides or internet searches can be daunting. Miniature Lives provides a range of simple strategies that people can use to identify and learn more about the insects in their homes and gardens. Featuring a step-by-step, illustrated identification key and detailed illustrations and colour photographs, the book guides the reader through the basics of entomology (the study of insects). Simple explanations, amusing analogies and quirky facts describe where insects live, how they grow and protect themselves, the clues they leave behind and their status as friend or foe in a way that is both interesting and easy to understand. Gardeners, nature lovers, students, teachers, and parents and grandparents of bug-crazed kids will love this comprehensive guide to the marvellous diversity of insects that surrounds us and the miniature lives they lead.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Csiro Publishing
ISBN-13
9781486301379
eBay Product ID (ePID)
220947923
Product Key Features
Author
Michelle Gleeson
Publication Name
Miniature Lives: Identifying Insects in Your Home and Garden
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Zoology, Botany
Publication Year
2016
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
344 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
215mm
Item Width
148mm
Item Weight
650g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Michelle Gleeson
Topic
Gardening
Country/Region of Manufacture
Australia
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