Williams Wendy - The Language Of Butterflies How Thieves Hoarders Scientists And Other Obsessives Unlocked The Secrets Of The World's Favorite Insect - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: In this deeply personal and lyrical book (Publishers Weekly) from the New York Times bestselling author of The Horse Wendy Williams explores the lives of one of the world's most resilient creatures the butterfly shedding light on the role that they play in our ecosystem and in our human lives. A glorious and exuberant celebration of these biological flying machines Williams takes us on a humorous and beautifully crafted journey (The Washington Post). From butterfly gardens to zoo exhibits these flying flowers are one of the few insects we ve encouraged to infiltrate our lives. Yet what has drawn us to these creatures in the first place? And what are their lives really like? In this entertaining look at the world's favorite insect (Booklist starred review) New York Times bestselling author and science journalist Wendy Williams reveals the inner lives of these delicate creatures who are far more intelligent and tougher than we give them credit for. Monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles each year from Canada to Mexico. Other species have learned how to fool ants into taking care of them. Butterflies scales are inspiring researchers to create new life - saving medical technology. Williams takes readers to butterfly habitats across the globe and introduces us to not only various species but digs deeply into the lives of both butterflies and the scientists (Science magazine) who have spent decades studying them. Coupled with years of research and knowledge gained from experts in the field this accessible butterfly biography explores the ancient partnership between these special creatures and humans and why they continue to fascinate us today. Informative thought - provoking (Book Page starred review) and extremely profound The Language of Butterflies is a fascinating book that will be of interest to anyone who has ever admired a butterfly and anyone who cares about preserving these stunning creatures (Library Journal).
Title: The Language Of Butterflies How Thieves Hoarders Scientists And Other Obsessives Unlocked The Secrets Of The World's Favorite Insect
Author(s): Williams Wendy
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Barcode: 9781501178078
Pages: 256 Pages, 16-Pg 4-C Insert
Publication Date: 5/25/2021
Category: Wildlife: Butterflies, Other Insects & Spiders