Firefly Encyclopedia of Insects and Spiders
Posted on Oct.04, 2010, under Veterinary Book
Combining authoritative, easy-to-read essays with accurate illustrations and full color photographs, this encyclopedia covers all of the families that encompass the million-plus species of insects and spiders. A unique and thoroughly current volume, it includes:
– Specially commissioned articles written by a team of scientists, zoologists and expert researchers
– Insightful and up-to-date information on insect and spider biology and behavior
– The latest scientific findings and in
A reference on dinosaurs for children. It contains all the information the young reader needs to understand the story of the dinosaur. Easy-to-follow coding on each section allows access to information and catalogue spreads provide facts and figures. Illustrated feature spreads concentrate on the specific questions most asked about these amazing reptiles.
October 4th, 2010 on 12:56 am
This is a very attractive and interesting book, very well organized. I have a few quibbles: You can’t find the brain and nervous system in the drawing of spider anatomy on p. 200 (maybe hidden under the digestive tract, in green). Fang placement in the drawing of a salticid face on p. 204 is a little off (should originate at lateral distal margins of chelicerae), and there are many spiders with much more powerful chelicerae to illustrate the point here.
October 5th, 2010 on 12:14 am
finally i found it. THE BEST INTRODUCTORY ENTOMOLOGY BOOK! My father has a new-found interest in insects, and I spent all of the Christmas season trying to find an entomology book that was informative, yet concise and visually stimulating. This book is FAR OUT. It has great photographs and HIGHLY educational, without going into boring list/description jargon. This book is great for anyone interested in insects or just an entertaining read.
October 5th, 2010 on 12:26 am
Also ten stars, if possible! No more words needed, this an excellent compilation on insects and arachnids. Beautiful pictures, tons of information, diagrams and charts. Just like the other book from Firefly “Reptiles and Amphibians”, this is one of the best encyclopedias to have in your personal library. Marvelous book, indeed.
October 5th, 2010 on 2:44 am
If you don’t mind teaching your child that he evolved from an Ape, then have at it and order this book. I would have given this book 5 stars had that not been a FALSE fact they are trying to teach kids.. set forth in an “encyclopia”, which most people assume to be full of facts that are SUPPOSED to be TRUE. (then again..isn’t Wikapedia considered to be true under the same false pretenses??) The illustrations are beautiful. I purchased for my 5 yr old nephew who I’m sure will love it. Before it is given though.. I will place his 4×4″ sticker of “THIS BOOK BELONGS TO…” right over the lie that he comes from an Ape. Thankfully, it is in one small square on the page and can be covered up w/out too much notice if done right. I might even put a cute dinosaur sticker there alongside his name to fill in the space appropriately. Here’s where being a graphic artist pays off.