The Encyclopedia of Insects [Hardcover]

Christopher O'Toole (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1995 | ISBN-10: 0816013586 | ISBN-13: 978-0816013586

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Twenty-one British entomologists contributed signed articles to this selective encyclopedia covering millipedes and insects (superclass Myriapoda and class Insecta of the phylum Uniramia), spiders and scorpions (class Arachnica of the phylum Chelicerata). Liberally illustated by color photographs, drawings, and diagrams, the text includes sidebars on special topics such as insects carrying disease, altruism among social insects, and honeybee dance communication. Despite the presence of a four-page glossary, technical terminology is not always fully explained. Both in degree of difficulty and scope of information, this work is a step above basic field guides. Appropiate for college, public, and larger high school libraries. Laurie Tynan, Huntingdon Cty. Lib., Pa.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Facts on File (November 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0816013586
• ISBN-13: 978-0816013586
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,611,474 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #28 in Books > Science & Math > Nature & Ecology > Field Guides > Insects & Spiders

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5.0 out of 5 stars Joy of gardening, May 6, 2000

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This review is from: The Encyclopedia of Insects (Hardcover)

I thought this book was like an encylapidia to gardening, it had so much helpful information, and was so easy to understand and use. If you are a first or pro gardener this book will fasinate you, and give you intresting garning ideas. This book is a must have.