Weldon Owen

The Magnificent Book of Insects and Spiders Weldon Owen

Beautiful illustrations and fascinating facts reveal the creepy, crawly, buzzy, and beautiful world of 36 insects and spiders.

The Magnificent Book of Insects and Spiders will take you into a secret world of meadows and marshes, of leafy branches, forest floors, and rocky crevices, to meet the incredible insects and spiders that live there.

From the shimmering blue morpho butterfly to the gigantic goliath beetle, The Magnificent Book of Insects and Spiders book captures some of the world's most extraordinary creatures through stunning illustrations.

Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can find out which insect glows in the dark, why the honey-bee dances, and how the raft spider walks on water. Discover all these facts and more in this beautiful reference you will revisit time and again.

36 SPIDERS AND INSECTS: Learn about dozens of insects and spiders, from the beautiful monarch butterfly to the deadly black widow spider.

BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring insects and spiders from all over the world to life.

FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall amateur entomologists of all ages.

MAP OF THE INSECT WORLD: Includes a beautiful full-color map that shows where in the world each insect and spider calls home.

COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Birds, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, and The Magnificent Book of Birds.