Insects & Spiders: An Explore Your World Handbook - Softcover

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 1563318415 ISBN 13: 9781563318412

Verlag: Discovery Channel Inc, 2000

Inhaltsangabe

A colorful guide to the world of insects discusses evolution, anatomy, behavior, habitats, and "insect societies", among other mysteries of these fascinating creatures. Original.

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Discovery Books worked with a distinguished team of entomologists and arachnologists, including: Dr. Robert Anderson, of the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa, Canada; Dr. David J. Lewis of McGill University in Montreal, Canada; Dr. Paula E. Cushing of the Denver Museum of Natural History in Denver, Colorado; and Dr. James R. Nechols of Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas.

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How do a tarantula's fangs work differently than those of other spiders? What transforms solitary locusts into a million-member eating machine? How can insects help investigators uncover crime-scene clues? Insects & Spiders, an exciting new Explore Your World handbook, incorporates the Discovery Channel's unique authoritative approach and acclaimed visuals to answer these and other questions in a captivating blend of information and entertainment.

Insects & Spiders features:
¸ Background information on insect evolution, anatomy and physiology, behavior, habitats and seasonal cycles, and the mysterious world of insect societies.
¸ A detailed look at the spider's anatomy, life cycle, survival tactics, and life as a predator.
¸ Examinations of spider silk, web-making, and the methods of spider courtship.
¸ Practical advice on how to identify and study favorite species and helpful tips on caring for insects and spiders as pets.
¸ An identification guide to 160 insects and spiders from around the world, organized by environment.
¸ More than 300 full-color photos and illustrations.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Discovery Channel Inc
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2000
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1563318415
• ISBN 13: 9781563318412
• Einband: Taschenbuch
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