Discover 15 bugs with extraordinary abilities and uncover the secrets of their survival in nature though fun and accessible text in renowned entomologist Richard "Bugman" Jones's first book for children
Try to spot the Indian stick insect and see how its remarkable camouflage helps it evade predators. Admire the vibrant colors of the monarch butterfly and learn how its wings support an incredible migration. And take a closer look at the emperor dragonfly's compound eyes to see how its vision helps it catch its next meal. Illustrated with stunning detail, this book is buzzing with the tiny creatures that make our world thrive. Buzz is sure to delight young insect lovers and includes:
15 chapters on amazing bugs from around the world and the incredible ways they have adapted to survive.
A guide on how and where to spot insects
Expert insights from renowned entomologist Richard "Bugman" Jones, fellow of the Royal Entomological Society and of the Linnean Society of London
Gorgeous artwork from bestselling illustrator Sara Boccaccini Meadows



Autorentext

Richard Jones is a nationally acclaimed entomologist, a fellow of the Royal Entomological Society and of the Linnean Society of London, and past president of the British Entomological and Natural History Society. He has been fascinated by wildlife since a childhood exploring the South Downs and Sussex Weald after plants and insects. He now writes about insects, wildlife and the environment for the likes of BBC Wildlife, Gardeners' World, The Guardian, The Sunday Times and Countryfile and has regular radio appearances on programmes like Radio 4's Home Planet, Natural Histories and Woman's Hour.

Sara Boccaccini Meadows is a print designer and illustrator living in Brooklyn, NY. Originally from the rolling hills of the Peak District in England, she graduated from Leeds College of Art with a 1st class Honours in Textiles and Surface Pattern. Since arriving in the USA almost 10 years ago, she has been splitting her time between working as a textile designer, illustrator and artist. She takes inspiration from nature and the tiny details in everyday life to create unique and quirky print illustrations. Her materials include watercolour, gouache and ink pen. In her spare time, Sara enjoys cycling, hiking and exploring overgrown gardens. She documents a lot of her life and travels in little pocket sketchbooks that have become a valuable source of inspiration for her work.

Titel
Buzz
Untertitel
A Family Guide to Bugs and How to Spot Them
EAN
9781918875393
Format
E-Book (epub)
Digitaler Kopierschutz
frei
Dateigrösse
46.48 MB
Anzahl Seiten
80