9781334544620: Studies in Entomology

Synopsis

This book is a practical work on insects, containing suggestions and outlines for nature-study in school work. It is intended to aid in the study and understanding of this field of natural history, and it is designed for use by both teachers and students. The author, who is a teacher, has had many years of experience in teaching natural history, and he has written this book in order to meet the needs of those who are interested in this subject. The book is divided into several parts, each of which treats of a different phase of the subject. The first part contains a general introduction to the study of insects, and it includes a discussion of the structure of insects, their classification, and their habits. The second part of the book is devoted to the study of the different groups of insects, and it includes a detailed discussion of the more important families and species. The third part of the book contains a series of lessons on the life history of insects, and it is designed to aid in the study of the different stages of development through which insects pass. The book is well illustrated, and it contains a number of helpful suggestions and outlines for nature-study in school work. It will be found to be a valuable addition to the library of any one who is interested in the study of insects.

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