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  • The Story-book of Science

    ONE evening, at twilight, they were assembled in a group, all six of them. Uncle Paul was reading in a large book. He always reads to rest himself from his labors, finding that after work nothing refreshes so much as communion with a book that teaches us the best that others have done, said, and thought. He has in his room, well arranged on pine shelves, books of all kinds. There are large and ... Read more

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  • The Glow-Worm and Other Beetles

    Few insects in our climes vie in popular fame with the Glow-worm, that curious little animal which, to celebrate the little joys of life, kindles a beacon at its tail-end. Who does not know it, at least by name? Who has not seen it roam amid the grass, like a spark fallen from the moon at its full? The Greeks of old called it [Greek: lampouris], meaning, the bright-tailed. Science employs the same ... Read more

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  • The Mason-Bees

    Reaumur (Rene Antoine Ferchault de Reaumur (1683-1757), inventor of the Reaumur thermometer and author of "Memoires pour servir a l'histoire naturelle des insectes."—Translator's Note.) devoted one of his papers to the story of the Chalicodoma of the Walls, whom he calls the Mason-bee. I propose to go on with the story, to complete it and especially to consider it from a point of view wholly ... Read more

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  • The Life of the Caterpillar (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. A Lyrical Natural History of Caterpillar Instincts, Metamorphosis, and Nineteenth-Century Entomology

    In The Life of the Caterpillar, Jean-Henri Fabre turns the seemingly humble larva into a subject of intellectual drama and aesthetic fascination. Through patient observation of feeding, moulting, processionary habits, defenses, and metamorphosis, he reveals the caterpillar as an organism of intricate instincts and surprising adaptations. Fabre's style unites scientific precision with lyrical ... Read more

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  • The Wonders of Instinct: Chapters in the Psychology of Insects

    Enriched edition. Unlocking the Secret World of Insect Psychology

    In "The Wonders of Instinct: Chapters in the Psychology of Insects," Jean-Henri Fabre embarks on an illuminating exploration of insect behavior, deftly blending meticulous observation with vivid narrative. Drawing on a wealth of empirical study, Fabre delves into the instinctual actions of various insects, unveiling the complex cognitive mechanisms that underpin their seemingly simple lives. His ... Read more

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  • Fabre's Book of Insects

    "Fabre's Book of Insects" is a captivating exploration of the intricate world of insects, penned by the renowned naturalist Jean-Henri Fabre. Through meticulous observation and vivid descriptions, Fabre brings to life the behaviors and characteristics of various insect species. His passion for entomology shines through as he shares fascinating anecdotes and insights, making the book not only ... Read more

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  • The Life and Love of the Insect

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Wonders and Relationships of Insects in Nature

    In "The Life and Love of the Insect," Jean-Henri Fabre intricately explores the fascinating world of insects through meticulous observation and poetic prose. His approach combines scientific rigor with a lyrical style, emphasizing both the beauty and complexity of insect behaviors and their natural habitats. Fabre's vivid descriptions and anthropomorphic insights not only illuminate the life ... Read more

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  • The Life of the Weevil

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Intricate World of Weevils: A Blend of Science and Poetry in Early 20th-Century Naturalist Writing

    The Life of the Weevil illuminates the often-overlooked world of beetles through a sophisticated collection that amalgamates scientific exposition with literary elegance. The anthology expertly navigates themes of life cycles, evolution, and the intricate relationships between creatures and their ecosystems. Employing vivid narrative styles ranging from poetic reflections to detailed observations, ... Read more

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  • The Story Book of Science

    Fabre had many scholarly achievements. He was a popular teacher, physicist, chemist, and botanist. However, he is probably best known for his findings in the field of entomology, the study of insects, and is considered by many to be the father of modern entomology. Much of his enduring popularity is due to his marvelous teaching ability and his manner of writing about the lives of insects in ... Read more

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  • The Story Book of Science

    Fabre had many scholarly achievements. He was a popular teacher, physicist, chemist and botanist. However, he is probably best known for his findings in the field of entomology, the study of insects, and is considered by many to be the father of modern entomology. Much of his enduring popularity is due to his marvelous teaching ability and his manner of writing about the lives of insects in ... Read more

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  • THE WONDERS OF INSTINCT CHAPTERS IN THE PSYCHOLOGY OF INSECTS

    by Jean H. Fabre ...
    "Thе Wondеrs of Instinct" is a captivating natural history book authorеd by Jеan-Hеnri Fabrе, a rеnownеd Frеnch еntomologist, and naturalist. Publishеd in thе latе 19th cеntury, this work is a cеlеbration of thе rеmarkablе bеhaviors and instincts еxhibitеd by various insеcts and othеr crеaturеs. In "Thе Wondеrs of Instinct, " Fabrе mеticulously obsеrvеs and dеscribеs thе bеhaviors of insеcts, such ... Read more

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  • Social Life in the Insect World

    Series series Unabridged Start Publishing LLC
    Fabre had many scholarly achievements. He was a popular teacher, physicist, chemist, and botanist. However, he is probably best known for his findings in the field of entomology, the study of insects, and is considered by many to be the father of modern entomology. Much of his enduring popularity is due to his marvelous teaching ability and his manner of writing about the lives of insects in ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD