Elementary Lessons on Insects, 1928 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James G. Needham

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0366496433 ISBN 13: 9780366496433

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore insects with hands-on observations and practical, kid-friendly activities.

Delve into the world of insects through living material, field observations, and simple reuse-friendly experiments. This edition guides students and curious readers in observing insect behavior, recording findings, and rearing specimens from egg to adult, using clear, step-by-step outlines and safe classroom practices. Ideal for classroom use or at-home science projects.

What you’ll get is a clear path to making insect study concrete and permanent. You’ll learn how to set up living experiments, keep detailed records, and understand life cycles from eggs to adults. The text emphasizes natural conditions, on-hand food, and careful observation, making science engaging and doable.

• Guided observations on feeding, movement, shelter, and defense of chosen insects.
• Structured life history records to track eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults.
• Hands-on activities to rear insects and study their life cycles safely.
• Strategies for collecting, labeling, and identifying specimens with simple references.

Ideal for readers seeking a practical, classroom-friendly introduction to entomology and insect observation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0366496433
• ISBN 13: 9780366496433
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 223