RESPECT THE INSECT
Find out the real story about the bugs all around us. Creepy crawlies do so much for us! They make honey, eat waste, help make chocolate and more.
And in this wacky book, these helpful critters are taking you on a grand tour of their homes! They just can't wait to tell you about all the good they do. They'll show you the special skills and features they have, explain why they're so important to the ecosystem, and generally make their case for why they deserve a little more credit.
You'll meet:
the flesh-eating beetles who may sound creepy but are just misunderstood. In fact, they help museum staff clean up old specimens, and out in the wild, they make sure the world's forest floors aren't littered with dead creatures, saving us from very gruesome woodland walks
the midges who are one of the only bugs able to pollinate cacao plants, and without whom there would be no chocolate!
the wax moth caterpillars-one of the first species known to be able to safely digest plastic, who could hold the key to reducing this tough-to-break-down material
And many, many more!
Without insects like the ones in this book, we wouldn't be here, but they are disappearing fast. This book introduces young readers to a loveable bunch of bugs, encouraging a new generation of mini-beast protectors. Support your child's learning and gently introduce them to environmental issues with this colourful and fun book that's packed with fascinating facts.
Edad recomendada: A partir de 10 años.
HOWARD JULES
Es una de las figuras más influyentes en la zoología a nivel mundial. Colabora con medios como The Independent y BBC Wildlife Magazine, y su columna semanal en The Guardian es una de las más seguidas de la prensa escrita, tanto por expertos como por profanos. Sus actividades incluyen la divulgación científica en escuelas de todo el Reino Unido y la promoción de campañas juveniles para el estudio y la protección de la vida animal en la naturaleza. Sexo en la Tierra, su celebrado debut, presenta a Howard como una de las voces más frescas del panorama literario y científico. Actualmente vive en Northamptonshire con su mujer y sus dos hijos, y está trabajando en su segundo libro, Death on Earth.
