Description
Book SynopsisThe 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.
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
