Alien Worlds: How Insects Conquered the Earth, and Why Their Fate Will Determine Our Future
Steve Nicholls
(Author)
Description
A beautifully illustrated journey into the hidden realm of insects
Life on Earth depends on the busy activities of insects, but global populations of these teeming creatures are currently under threat, with grave consequences for us all. Alien Worlds presents insects and other arthropods as you have never seen them before, explaining how they conquered the planet and why there are so many of them, and shedding light on the evolutionary marvels that enabled them to thrive. Blending glorious imagery with entertaining and informative science writing, this book takes you inside the hidden realm of insects and reveals why their fate carries profound implications for our own.- Spectacular photos provide a rare, up-close look at the alien worlds of insects
- Sheds light on the origins and wondrous diversity of insects
- Discusses how insects first took to the air and colonised the far corners of our planet
- Explores the extraordinary sensory world of insects
- Explains the remarkable success of social insects, from termites and ants to bees and wasps
Product Details
Price
$39.95
$37.15
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Publish Date
August 01, 2023
Pages
496
Dimensions
6.4 X 9.3 X 1.5 inches | 2.65 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780691253589
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About the Author
Steve Nicholls is an Emmy Award-winning producer and director of acclaimed wildlife documentaries such as Appalachia: The Endless Forest. A Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society, he is the author of Flowers of the Field: A Secret History of Meadow, Moor and Wood and Paradise Found: Nature in America at the Time of Discovery.
Reviews
"[An] easy-to-read, fascinating, beautifully illustrated landmark new book."---Marc Bekoff, Psychology Today
"Fabulous."---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds
"A sharp, pertinent exploration of the bugs that rule the Earth. . . . Among countless other interesting facts, readers will soak up vivid details of carnivorous plants and learn about insects' ability to jump great distances or walk on water. They will also enjoy the generous selection of beautiful, occasionally gruesome photographs spread throughout the text."-- "Kirkus Reviews, starred review"
"Surprises abound, and gorgeous color photos provide intimate views of the species discussed. The result is an eye-popping tour of the weird and wild world of bugs."-- "Publishers Weekly, starred review"
"An essential addition for academic libraries and natural sciences collections."---Steve Dixon, Library Journal
"Fabulous."---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds
"A sharp, pertinent exploration of the bugs that rule the Earth. . . . Among countless other interesting facts, readers will soak up vivid details of carnivorous plants and learn about insects' ability to jump great distances or walk on water. They will also enjoy the generous selection of beautiful, occasionally gruesome photographs spread throughout the text."-- "Kirkus Reviews, starred review"
"Surprises abound, and gorgeous color photos provide intimate views of the species discussed. The result is an eye-popping tour of the weird and wild world of bugs."-- "Publishers Weekly, starred review"
"An essential addition for academic libraries and natural sciences collections."---Steve Dixon, Library Journal
