| Author |
Unknown |
| Title |
The History of Insects
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The history of insects -- Elephant-beetle -- Grasshopper -- Cricket -- Locust -- Flea -- Louse -- Itch, mite, chego, deathwatch -- Scorpion -- Ants -- Honey-bee -- Dragon fly -- Butterfly -- Spider -- Silk worm -- Samuel Wood.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Internet Archive Children's Library, Garrett Alley,
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| Summary |
"The History of Insects" by Unknown is a scientific publication likely written in the early 19th century. This informative work explores the diverse world of insects, shedding light on their characteristics, behaviors, and role in the ecosystem. It presents insects not merely as trivial creatures, but as significant organisms worthy of admiration and respect. The book delves into the anatomical features and lifestyles of various insects, including the elephant-beetle, grasshopper, cricket, locust, flea, and honey-bee among others. Each insect is described in terms of its appearance, habitat, and behavior, often highlighted with engaging illustrations. The author emphasizes their intricate life cycles, the importance of insects in nature—such as their part in pollination and the food chain—and the need for kindness towards these small yet fascinating creatures. By weaving together scientific observations with moral lessons about compassion and responsibility, the book aims to educate young readers about the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| LoC Class |
QL: Science: Zoology
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| Subject |
Insects -- Juvenile literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10834 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 21, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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