Contains over seventy essays in which various authors from throughout history discuss insects.

Welcome to the enthralling world of "The Romance of Insect Life" by Edmund Selous, where the intricate wonders of the insect kingdom unfold in captivating detail, inviting readers to explore the hidden marvels of nature. Embark on a fascinating journey through the pages of this remarkable book as you delve into the extraordinary lives of insects, each page bursting with intriguing plot points and vivid character portraits straight from the natural world. From the industrious ants to the graceful butterflies, Selous paints a vivid tapestry of insect life, revealing the intricacies of their behavior and the astonishing diversity of their habitats. As you immerse yourself in the pages of this enthralling narrative, you'll discover themes of resilience, adaptation, and the interconnectedness of all living beings. Through meticulous research and captivating storytelling, Selous brings to life a world teeming with life and teeming with lessons waiting to be learned. His keen eye for detail and profound appreciation for the wonders of nature shine through on every page, captivating readers with his infectious enthusiasm for his subject matter. With its engaging tone and informative content, "The Romance of Insect Life" appeals to readers of all ages, from budding entomologists to nature enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of the natural world. Whether you're drawn to the beauty of butterflies or the resilience of beetles, there's something for everyone to enjoy in this captivating exploration of insect life. Since its publication, "The Romance of Insect Life" has garnered praise for its insightful observations, meticulous research, and engaging prose. Its enduring popularity speaks to its timeless appeal and its ability to captivate readers with the wonders of the insect world. Prepare to be enchanted by the remarkable world of insects as you journey through the pages of "The Romance of Insect Life." With its captivating storytelling and valuable insights, this book is sure to leave a lasting impression and inspire a newfound appreciation for the small creatures that inhabit our world. Don't miss your chance to discover the magic of "The Romance of Insect Life" by Edmund Selous. Dive into this captivating exploration of the insect kingdom and experience the wonder of nature like never before. Grab your copy now and embark on an unforgettable journey into the fascinating world of insects.

Real-life 7-year-old Sophia Spencer was bullied for loving bugs until hundreds of women scientists rallied around her. Now Sophie tells her inspiring story in this picture book that celebrates women in science, bugs of all kinds, and the importance of staying true to yourself. Makes a perfect gift for nature lovers on Earth Day and every day! Sophia Spencer has loved bugs ever since a butterfly landed on her shoulder--and wouldn't leave!--at a butterfly conservancy when she was only two-and-a-half years old. In preschool and kindergarten, Sophia was thrilled to share what she knew about grasshoppers (her very favorite insects), as well as ants and fireflies... but by first grade, not everyone shared her enthusiasm. Some students bullied her, and Sophia stopped talking about bugs altogether. When Sophia's mother wrote to an entomological society looking for a bug scientist to be a pen pal for her daughter, she and Sophie were overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response--letters, photos, and videos came flooding in. Using the hashtag BugsR4Girls, scientists tweeted hundreds of times to tell Sophia to keep up her interest in bugs--and it worked! Sophia has since appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, and NPR, and she continues to share her love of bugs with others.

Imagine beetles ejecting defensive sprays as hot as boiling water; female moths holding their mates for ransom; caterpillars disguising themselves as flowers by fastening petals to their bodies; termites emitting a viscous glue to rally fellow soldiers--and you will have entered an insect world once beyond imagining, a world observed and described down to its tiniest astonishing detail by Thomas Eisner. The story of a lifetime of such minute explorations, For Love of Insects celebrates the small creatures that have emerged triumphant on the planet, the beneficiaries of extraordinary evolutionary inventiveness and unparalleled reproductive capacity. To understand the success of insects is to appreciate our own shortcomings, Eisner tells us, but never has a reckoning been such a pleasure. Recounting exploits and discoveries in his lab at Cornell and in the field in Uruguay, Australia, Panama, Europe, and North America, Eisner time and again demonstrates how inquiry into the survival strategies of an insect leads to clarifications beyond the expected; insects are revealed as masters of achievement, forms of life worthy of study and respect from even the most recalcitrant entomophobe. Filled with descriptions of his ingenious experiments and illustrated with photographs unmatched for their combination of scientific content and delicate beauty, Eisner's book makes readers participants in the grand adventure of discovery on a scale infinitesimally small, and infinitely surprising.

Originally published in 1989 by Ticknor & Fields, Brian Kiteley's Still Life with Insects is the intensely focused chronicle of Elwyn Farmer, an amateur entomologist, who uses the field notes of his insect sightings to examine and reweave the tattered fragments of his life. In a series of visually powerful and emotionally breathtaking vignettes Kiteley distills the transient beauty of the natural world and lays bare the suffering and joy of one man's life from his maturity in the post–war years to very old age in the 19809's. His striking narrative technique aptly captures the experience we all have as we struggle to make sense of what it means to be human in the face of the inevitable passage of time.