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Science-ology!: Entomology Anna Claybourne

Science-ology!: Entomology By Anna Claybourne

Science-ology!: Entomology by Anna Claybourne


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The perfect guides to being inspired by science and motivated to master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of study

Science-ology!: Entomology Summary

Science-ology!: Entomology by Anna Claybourne

The perfect guides to being inspired by science and motivated to master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of study

What is entomology? What do entomologists do? What's so interesting about insects? These are just a few questions that are answered in Science-Ology! Entomology. Find out about the pioneering work of scientists through the ages, explore the tools and skills needed to be an entomologist and discover how some insects are vital to the running of the planet.

Each book in the Science-Ology! series looks at high-interest branches of science and examines how the science and research is carried out, what tools are used, what skills are required and what discoveries have been made. Case studies from around the world introduce readers to the real-world relevance of studying each area of science.

Filled with fun artwork and photos, this series aimed at readers 9 and up is sure to inspire careers in science.

Written by award-winning author Anna Claybourne and reviewed by experts in each field.

About Anna Claybourne

Anna Claybourne has written over 150 children's books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare's life, and Greek myths and legends. She knows a lot about conservation in the rain forests of Costa Rica as she once volunteered there for three months. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping. Daniel Sanchez Limon is based in Spain and has worked for a range of clients, including Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, Macmillan and Pearson Educational.

Table of Contents

  • 1: Insects are everywhere!
  • 1: The science of entomology
  • 1: The world of insects
  • 1: Working with insects
  • 1: CASE STUDY: The famous fruit fly
  • 1: In the field
  • 1: In the lab
  • 1: New discoveries
  • 1: CASE STUDY: Maria Sibylla Merian
  • 1: Insect life cycles
  • 1: Insect behaviour
  • 1: Insect societies
  • 1: CASE STUDY: The Asian giant hornet
  • 1: Useful insects
  • 1: Insects and ecosystems
  • 1: Insects in danger
  • 1: CASE STUDY: Fireflies in decline
  • 1: Insects as pests
  • 1: Bites, stings and diseases
  • 1: Entomology technology
  • 1: Is entomology your Ology?
  • 1: Glossary
  • 1: Further information
  • 1: Index

Additional information

NGR9781526321282
9781526321282
1526321289
Science-ology!: Entomology by Anna Claybourne
New
Hardback
Hachette Children's Group
2023-05-11
48
N/A
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