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Jia Liu.
Insect populations around the world are declining as a result of human actions such as deforestation, large-scale agricultural practices, and the production of greenhouse gases. Kurlansky presents three in-depth examinations of familiar insects: bees, beetles, and butterflies. Chapters in each section cover anatomy, reproduction, growth, and behavior, discussing topics such as the communication dances of bees and monarch butterflies' migration patterns. A "note on the scientific method" is appended. Reading list. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2019