Contributions

  • Bellamy, C. L. - Contributor

Publication

1996 - Henry Holt and Company, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

52,000 words, Guess

Page Count

208 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • LibraryThing176148
  • Goodreads2013520

Classifications

  • DDC595.76
  • LCCQL573 .E89 1996

Description

"An Inordinate Fondness for Beetles contains specific information about the anatomy, development, and life cycles of beetles around the world; chronicles their 250-million-year evolution; and traces human fascination with beetles throughout history. Answering questions ranging from "How many beetles are there?" (estimates range from 350,000 to 8 million species) to "Where do beetles live?" (virtually everyplace imaginable) and displaying more than 120 stunning full-color photographs and black-and-white drawings, An Inordinate Fondness for Beetles is an authoritative reference in a breathtakingly beautiful volume, one that will leave every reader with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and - yes - fondness for these amazing creatures and their place in nature."--Jacket.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • A Henry Holt reference book

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