The Book of Beetles: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred of Nature's Gems by Bouchard, Patrice
The Book of Beetles: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred of Nature's Gems by Bouchard, Patrice

The Book of Beetles: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred of Nature's Gems

When renowned British geneticist J. B. S. Haldane was asked what could be inferred about God from...
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The Book of Beetles: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred of Nature's Gems by Bouchard, Patrice

The Book of Beetles: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred of Nature's Gems

$639.40
The Book of Beetles: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred of Nature's Gems by Bouchard, Patrice

The Book of Beetles: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred of Nature's Gems

$639.40
Author: Patrice Bouchard
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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When renowned British geneticist J. B. S. Haldane was asked what could be inferred about God from a study of his works, Haldane replied, "An inordinate fondness for beetles." With 350,000 known species, and scientific estimates that millions more have yet to be identified, their abundance is indisputable as is their variety. They range from the delightful summer firefly to the one-hundred-gram Goliath beetle. Beetles offer a dazzling array of shapes, sizes, and colors that entice scientists and collectors across the globe.

The Book of Beetles celebrates the beauty and diversity of this marvelous insect. Six hundred significant beetle species are covered, with each entry featuring a distribution map, basic biology, conservation status, and information on cultural and economic significance. Full-color photos show the beetles both at their actual size and enlarged to show details, such as the sextet of spots that distinguish the six-spotted tiger beetle or the jagged ridges of the giant-jawed sawyer beetle. Based in the most up-to-date science and accessibly written, the descriptive text will appeal to researchers and armchair coleopterists alike.

The humble beetle continues to grow in popularity, taking center stage in biodiversity studies, sustainable agriculture programs, and even the dining rooms of adventurous and eco-conscious chefs. The Book of Beetles is certain to become the authoritative reference on these remarkably adaptable and beautiful creatures.

Author: Patrice Bouchard
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 12/17/2014
Pages: 656
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 5.05lbs
Size: 10.73h x 7.95w x 1.69d
ISBN: 9780226082752


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 02/01/2015 pg. 104
Choice 05/01/2015 pg. 1530

About the Author
Patrice Bouchard is research scientist and curator of Coleoptera at the Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids, and Nematodes.
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