Children of Summer: Henri Fabre's Insects
Product Code: 9781955402156
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Henri Fabre (1823-1915) was a great adventurer who seldom ventured beyond his own garden. He spent his whole life unravelling the mysteries of the insect world. His house and surroundings functioned as his laboratory, and his wife and children were his lab assistants. His whole family, particularly his youngest son, Paul, shared his interest in insects. Follow Paul as he helps his renowned father discover the mysteries of his "summer children"-insects. You'll meet the undertaker beetle, which burys dead animals; the acorn elephant beetle, whose snout is so long that it must hold it straight out to avoid tripping over it; caterpillars that spin silk tents and roadways; red ants that kidnap black ant babies and raise them as slaves; dancing scorpions; dung beetles that feed on animal droppings; male peacock moths that pay homage Along the way, you'll meet a fascinating scientist known as the "Father of Modern Entomology." This encharning book extends well beyond the confines of its topic, engaging even people who didn't realise they were interested in bugs, with passages culled from the magnificent written records that Fabre maintained of everything he did and observed, and stunning drawings done in precise, scientific precision.
Paperback. 102 pages.
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