Insectopia: The Wonderful World of Insects

Insectopia: The Wonderful World of Insects
Insects are the most diverse and abundant creatures on Earth, yet we often overlook their critical role in our ecosystem. Insectopia, the third book in the Large Encyclopedias of Animals series, invites young readers to explore the fascinating world of insects with expert entomologist Jiří Kolibac and the stunning illustrations of Pavel Dvorsky and his wife Pavla Dvorsky.
With 96 pages of engaging content and lifelike full-page illustrations, Insectopia provides an immersive journey into the realm of these tiny creatures, whose behavior, shapes, and colors surprise us with their complexity. Kids will learn about the full range of topics related to insects, including complex rituals of courtship, tender care for offspring, organization of insect states, wars over food sources, and various insect features (scents, colorful wings, sharp mandibles, etc.).
Sections include:
Anatomy and Body Structure of Insects: How insects have a segmented body with a hard exoskeleton.
Orders of Insects: The best-known groups of winged insects and their common and scientific names.
Biology and Development of Insects: How insects undergo various metamorphoses.
Evolution of Insects: The evolutionary relationships of insects.
Evolutionary Tree of Insects: A tree graph showing the evolutionary relationships among different insect groups.
Dawn of the Insects: The evolution and diversification of insects during various periods, including the emergence of flight and the extinction of certain insect orders.
Diversification of Insects: The development of insect life through different geological periods, including their coevolution with plants and their rise to dominance.
Courtship and Nuptial Gifts: How male insects often present a nuptial gift to the female, who chooses the suitor with the largest or most alluring gift.
Adapting to Island Life: How isolated islands are home to unique plants and animals, some of which undergo insular gigantism, and are threatened by introduced predators.
Fighting for the Female: Insects often engage in contests to produce offspring with a female, with the best-performing male often winning.
Flying Acrobats: Dragonflies are a
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Insects are the most diverse and abundant creatures on Earth, yet we often overlook their critical role in our ecosystem. Insectopia, the third book in the Large Encyclopedias of Animals series, invites young readers to explore the fascinating world of insects with expert entomologist Jiří Kolibac and the stunning illustrations of Pavel Dvorsky and his wife Pavla Dvorsky.
With 96 pages of engaging content and lifelike full-page illustrations, Insectopia provides an immersive journey into the realm of these tiny creatures, whose behavior, shapes, and colors surprise us with their complexity. Kids will learn about the full range of topics related to insects, including complex rituals of courtship, tender care for offspring, organization of insect states, wars over food sources, and various insect features (scents, colorful wings, sharp mandibles, etc.).
Sections include:
Anatomy and Body Structure of Insects: How insects have a segmented body with a hard exoskeleton.
Orders of Insects: The best-known groups of winged insects and their common and scientific names.
Biology and Development of Insects: How insects undergo various metamorphoses.
Evolution of Insects: The evolutionary relationships of insects.
Evolutionary Tree of Insects: A tree graph showing the evolutionary relationships among different insect groups.
Dawn of the Insects: The evolution and diversification of insects during various periods, including the emergence of flight and the extinction of certain insect orders.
Diversification of Insects: The development of insect life through different geological periods, including their coevolution with plants and their rise to dominance.
Courtship and Nuptial Gifts: How male insects often present a nuptial gift to the female, who chooses the suitor with the largest or most alluring gift.
Adapting to Island Life: How isolated islands are home to unique plants and animals, some of which undergo insular gigantism, and are threatened by introduced predators.
Fighting for the Female: Insects often engage in contests to produce offspring with a female, with the best-performing male often winning.
Flying Acrobats: Dragonflies are a
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