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Book SynopsisEncounter some of the most beautiful creatures in Costa Rica in Piotr Naskrecki's Hidden Kingdom. This book is a visual journey into the world of the insects and their relatives that dominate all terrestrial habitats in Costa Rica through their sheer numbers, biomass, and the ecological functions they perform. Naskrecki's stunning photographs...
Trade ReviewI recommend this volume to both biologists and anyone with an aesthetic interest in nature. Naskrecki's high-quality photographs, on appropriately sized pages (10 x 10 inches), should convince even the most ardent Web surfers and app aficionados that there is still a place for books.
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The text is excellently written and scientifically accurate, yet thoroughly accessible and engaging for lay readers. Many photographs were taken in natural environments, and a few under controlled lighting, but all images are of high quality, revealing details that highlight the unique beauty of each specimen. This work would make an excellent educational coffee-table book.
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Table of ContentsForeword by Edward O. Wilson
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. What is This?
2. Is It Dangerous?
3. Horns, Spines, and Claws
4. Masters of Deception
5. Warning Signs
6. Sounds of the Forest
7. Living Together
8. Moths and Butterflies
Photo Credits
Index
About the Author
