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.
Elliott Roosevelt (shown here with his wife, Patty), son of Franklin and Eleanor, was a former writer and rancher. He died in 1990 but left behind a number of unpublished manuscripts to be enjoyed by readers in the years to come.
| 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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