Of Cockroaches and Crickets: Learning to Love Creatures That Skitter and Jump - Couverture rigide

Nischk, Frank

 
9781771648721: Of Cockroaches and Crickets: Learning to Love Creatures That Skitter and Jump
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ISBN 10 : 1771648724 ISBN 13 : 9781771648721
Editeur : Greystone Books,Canada, 2023

Synopsis

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 book, Frank reveals his love and admiration for so-called "nasty" creatures like cockroaches, crickets, and more. He shows us that even seemingly terrifying insects are beautiful in their own way--and essential to all life on Earth.

Frank never planned to study cockroaches. But when researching hummingbirds fell through, he switched to cockroach feces--and soon fell in love. Cockroaches are incredible survivors, devoted parents, and adapt to almost any environment. Nischk even answers the age-old question of whether a cockroach would survive a nuclear explosion. After reading such eye-opening and warm-hearted stories, you'll think twice before stepping on one!

From cockroaches to crickets, Nischk travels to Ecuador to record cricket sounds, where he finds jungles bursting with a riot of insect life (including bullet ants whose stings are surprisingly painful). As Nischk narrates his (mis)adventures as an entomologist, he shares stories about intriguing insect discoveries, from damselflies who lay eggs deep underwater, to zombie fungi that invade the brains of ants. Brimming with fascinating facts, incredible stories, and unbelievable anecdotes, Of Cockroaches and Crickets will intrigue anyone who has ever loved--or hated!--bugs.


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À propos de l?auteur

Frank Nischk is an entomologist, science reporter, and filmmaker who has studied insects in multiple continents around the world. Since 2000, he has been working as a journalist and as a director of TV documentaries, including award-winning nature and animal films. He lives in Cologne, Germany.

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Éditeur
Greystone Books,Canada
Date d'édition
2023
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1771648724
ISBN 13 
9781771648721
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
208
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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