Insects & Spiders

Insects are everywhere. There are millions of species sharing the world with humans and other animals. Though literally woven into the fabric of human affairs, insects are considered alien from the human world. Animal studies and rights have become a...

Enjoy the time-honored tradition of beekeeping in your own backyard or urban rooftop with this accessible resource for beekeepers of all skill levels, now in its 5th edition. More than a guide to beekeeping, The Backyard Beekeeper features expert advice...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780855462888Author William D. J. KirkFormat HardbackPage Count 76Imprint Richmond Publishing Co LtdPublisher Richmond Publishing Co LtdWeight(grams) 240g

Combining inspiration, humor, and entomology, Instagram artist Ali Beckman (@SoFlyTaxidermy) is the internet's go-to gal for bug-related content that makes you a happier human. Beckman's witty comics, which use actual insects in everyday situations,...

In this lavishly illustrated, first-ever book on how spider webs are built, function, and evolved, William Eberhard provides a comprehensive overview of spider functional morphology and behavior related to web building, and of the surprising physical...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781400096961Author Hugh RafflesFormat PaperbackPage Count 480Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 132g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780880104579Author Rudolf SteinerFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint SteinerBooks, IncPublisher Anthroposophic Press IncWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909151628Author Elliott LangFormat PaperbackPage Count 124Imprint IMB PublishingPublisher IMB PublishingWeight(grams) 177gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

An accessible but comprehensive overview of beetles, illustrated with 4,500 photographs. Among Stephen Marshall's many other natural history titles are Insects: Their Natural History and Diversity and Flies: The Natural History and Diversity of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780855462994Author Peter L. MillerFormat PaperbackPage Count 118Imprint Richmond Publishing Co LtdPublisher Richmond Publishing Co LtdWeight(grams) 215g

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The lives of bees are interwoven with our own, but how much do you know about them? Which scents do bees prefer? How do bees transport pollen? How far can bees fly? Do specific colours attract bees? Do bees prefer native flowers? Bees are a...

Did you know that for every human on earth, there are about one million ants? They are among the longest-lived insects with some ant queens passing the thirty-year mark as well as some of the strongest. Fans of both the city and countryside alike, ants...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Lane Anderson Award 2021 and RBC Taylor Prize 2019.Book InformationISBN 9781524743420Author Timothy C. WinegardFormat PaperbackPage Count 496Imprint...

Susan Knilans and Jacqueline Freeman are in love with bees. So in love that they observe their bees-their work, communication, seasonal activity and more-for hours each day. And with observation came realisation: when bees are allowed to live as they...

The Sunday Times Best Nature Writing Books 2020 SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE A naturalist's passionate dive into the lives of bees (of all stripes) and the natural world in her own backyard Brigit Strawbridge Howard was shocked the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781616464271Author Orin McMonigleFormat HardbackPage Count 354Imprint Coachwhip PublicationsPublisher Coachwhip PublicationsWeight(grams)...

In a world all too familiar with environmental disasters, Horst Kornberger argues that the bee crisis is a more significant problem than deforestation, pollution and global warming put together, as it points to the causes behind all these. Global Hive is...

Most of our plants are pollinated by bees. Approximately 50% of the managed bee population has been killed off in the last 10 years and colony collapse disorder continues to endanger our honey bee population. Along with bees, butterflies, beetles, birds...

An accessible field guide to more than 500 of the most commonly found spider species in North AmericaOf the more than 49,000 species of spider worldwide, some 4,000 are in North America. Spiders of North America explores more than 500 of the most common...

This title offers a guide to the world of arthropods, covering many insect orders, including beetles, flies, stick insects, dragonflies, ants and wasps, as well as microscopic creatures. It provides a fascinating overview of insects and spiders,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781904846307Author Paul MannFormat PaperbackPage Count 76Imprint Northern Bee BooksPublisher Northern Bee BooksWeight(grams) 100gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780806540849Author Frank MortimerFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Citadel Press Inc.,U.S.Publisher Citadel Press Inc.,U.S.

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780855463076Author William D. J. KirkFormat PaperbackPage Count 70Imprint Richmond Publishing Co LtdPublisher Richmond Publishing Co LtdWeight(grams) 135g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780855462833Author B. N. K. DavisFormat PaperbackPage Count 68Imprint Richmond Publishing Co LtdPublisher Richmond Publishing Co LtdWeight(grams) 135g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781904078623Author Helen SmithFormat PaperbackPage Count 183Imprint Langford PressPublisher Langford PressWeight(grams) 520g

Few animals elicit such a profoundly honest response of horror, fear and fright as the bedbug. Uninvited, bedbugs invade your privacy; they enter your bed, leave their marks and take away your bodily fluid - blood. From fossils to ancient Greek theatre,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780855463090Author David T. SaltFormat PaperbackPage Count 56Imprint Richmond Publishing Co LtdPublisher Richmond Publishing Co LtdWeight(grams) 120g

The ultimate photographic field guide to North American insectsThis amazing field guide enables you to identify all 783 families of insects currently recognized in the United States and Canada. Richly illustrated with more than 3,700 stunning photos...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780553382662Author Stephen BuchmannFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Bantam Books IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 286gDimensions(mm)...

Queen bee. Worker bees. Busy as a bee. These phrases have shaped perceptions of women for centuries, but how did these stereotypes begin? Who are the women who keep bees and what can we learn from them? Beeconomy examines the fascinating evolution of...

The Bees in Your Backyard provides an engaging introduction to the roughly 4,000 different bee species found in the United States and Canada, dispelling common myths about bees while offering essential tips for telling them apart in the field. The book...

Lots of insects suck blood, but one species above all others has a reputation for this, out of all proportion to its size: the mosquito. Due to the diseases they carry and inject, mosquitoes are responsible for more human deaths than any other animal...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780855462970Author Margaret RedfernFormat PaperbackPage Count 70Imprint Richmond Publishing Co LtdPublisher Richmond Publishing Co LtdWeight(grams) 145g

A richly illustrated and up-close look at the secret lives of spiders and other arachnidsThe American Southwest is home to an extraordinary diversity of arachnids, from spitting spiders that squirt silk over their prey to scorpions that court one another...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781760640408Author Jurgen TautzFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Black Inc.Publisher Black Inc.Weight(grams) 378gDimensions(mm) 233mm * 154mm * 25mm

This deep dive into the wonderful world of insects teaches us to love the tiny, seemingly terrifying creatures all around us.For many people, cockroaches are the most pesky of pests. Not so for entomologist Frank Nischk. In this funny and fascinating...

The second edition of the award-winning book The Complete Field Guide to Butterflies of Australia is a fully updated guide to all butterfly species on Australia's mainland and remote islands. Written by one of Australia's leading lepidopterists, the...

A stunningly illustrated natural history of spidersSpiders are among the most versatile creatures on the planet, inhabiting six of the seven continents and thriving in environments ranging from deserts and rain forests to Arctic tundra and cities...

Fireflies: Summertime Magic!Watching fireflies is a summertime tradition. Bring back those childhood memories as you learn more about these delightful insects. Fun facts about fireflies, such as the different flashing patterns for various species...