Murder in the Blue Room by Elliott Roosevelt
This fascinating, beautifully illustrated book profiles twenty troublesome bugs, showing how the study of these creatures has led scientists to many basic discoveries that have enhanced our understanding of life. The reader learns how an American entomologist was awarded France's gold medal of honor for rescuing the French wine industry from destruction by the aphid-like grape phylloxera; how the World Health Organization almost completely eradicated malaria through the use of DT before the insect adapted to the insecticide and became resistant; how some insects disguise themselves to avoid detection; how others survive the subzero temperatures of winter; why some flies have a uterus and a mammary gland; and many more strange and tantalizing true tales about these wonderful, troublesome pests-pests that have taught us vital lessons about survival, nature, and the environment.Elliot Roosevelt was a former writer and rancher who was the son of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. He died in 1990, but he left a number of unpublished works for readers to appreciate in the future.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780380712373 |
| ISBN 10 | 0380712377 |
| Title | Murder in the Blue Room |
| Author | Elliott Roosevelt |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Avon Books (Mm) |
| Year published | 1992-12-31 |
| Number of pages | 230 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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