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The Little Book of Beetles

  • Arthur V. Evans
  • Illustrator: Tugce Okay
Language: English
Published/Copyright: 2024
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A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world’s beetles

Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Beetles is an accessible and enjoyable mini-reference about the world’s beetles, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics—from anatomy, diversity, and reproduction to habitat and conservation. It also includes curious facts and a section on beetles in myths, folklore, and modern culture from around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of beetles.

  • A beautifully designed pocket-size book with a foil-stamped cloth cover
  • Features some 140 color illustrations and photos
  • Makes a perfect gift

Author / Editor information

Arthur V. Evans is an entomologist, author, photographer, and teacher. His many books include The Lives of Beetles, Beetles of Western North America, and Beetles of Eastern North America (all Princeton). Tugce Okay is a natural history illustrator who works primarily with watercolors. Her work has appeared in many books and magazines.

Reviews

"This little book confirms why we are right to be intrigued [with beetles]."---Elizabeth Fitzherbert, The Lady

"A series of charming, richly illustrated mini reference books packed with surprising facts."

"I continue to marvel at the amount of knowledge that can be compressed into so small a volume. Furthermore, I am no less enchanted by the discriminating artwork produced by Tucge Okay."---David M. Gascoigne, Travels with Birds

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Pages and Images/Illustrations in book
eBook published on:
April 2, 2024
eBook ISBN:
9780691251783
Pages and Images/Illustrations in book
Main content:
160
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140 color illus.
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