Marianne Taylor
1) How Insects Work: An Illustrated Guide to the Wonders of Form and Function -- from Antennae to Wings
Author
Series
Publisher
The Experiment
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
The extraordinary inner-workings of the world's amazing, adaptable insects A tiny textbook to learn on your own How Insects Work goes beyond the typical field guide to show us not only what insects look like but why. Arguably the most successful land animals -- still going strong after five mass extinctions -- insects have evolved a spectacular array of real-life superpowers to help them thrive in virtually every environment: Bumblebees' wingbeats...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Hummingbirds have always held popular appeal, with their visual brilliance, extraordinary flight dexterity, jewel-like color, and remarkably small size. This is the first book to profile all 338 known species, from the Saw-billed Hermit to the Scintillant Hummingbird. Every bird is shown life-size in glorious full-color photographs. Every species profile includes a flight map and key statistics, as well as information about behavior, plumage, and...