An Inordinate Fondness for Beetles
By: Arthur V. Evans, Charles L. Bellamy ; photography by Lisa Charles Watson ; illustrations, Patricia Wynne.
Contributors: Bellamy, C. L.
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: A Henry Holt reference book
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
Published: 1996
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 208
Subjects: Beetles; Beetles -- Pictorial works
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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 200-203) and index.
"A Peter N. Nevraumont book."