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Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
In many eras and civilizations the butterfly has been a pivotal figure, giving rise to many myths. Three aspect of this insect have inspired humans: the almost magical succession of its different bodily forms; the evanescence of this small, aerobatic creature; and the fascinating behavior of the countless species of butterfly and moth. "The writer Paul claudel once observed, 'To learn about roses, some people use geometry, others use butterflies.'...
Author
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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"This stunning exploration of butterflies from around the world is a companion to My Book of Birds. Geraldo Valério grew up in Brazil, watching white butterflies visit the vegetable patch behind his house. As he got older, he learned more about these unique and beautiful insects, which can be found on every continent except Antarctica. In this gorgeous album, Geraldo presents his favorite butterfly species from around the world. Paint and paper collage...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Joel Sartore's portraits highlight the amazing features and behaviors of the world's insects, spiders, and kin"--
"When the pandemic year forced photographer Joel Sartore to stay home in Nebraska instead of traveling to zoos and wildlife centers around the world, what did he do? He went outside and explored bugs. This book reveals more than 100 species of insects, spiders, and related creatures-some exotic, but many common in fields, forests, and...
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