{"product_id":"an-insect-a-day-9781849947947","title":"An Insect a Day","description":"\u003cb\u003eA fascinating, beautifully illustrated compendium of stories and facts about the insects in our world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFascinating and richly illustrated stories of insects in 366 daily entries, from dancing honeybees to the largest spider webs in the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEntomologists Dominic Couzens and Gail Ashton present an insect for every day of the year in this beautifully produced guide. Readers are invited on a captivating journey through insect behavior, migration, fascinating protection mechanisms, folklore, history, and literature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover the story of the gnat, whose wings beat one thousand times per second; the glowworm, who has captured the power of light; and the sacred scarab beetle, worshipped in Egypt thousands of years ago. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIllustrated with stunning photographs and works of art, showcasing the colors, textures, and strange and unique features of these fascinating creatures, this collection is a celebration of insects and their special place in our ecosystems and culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDominic Couzens\u003c\/b\u003e is a British author and journalist specializing in avian and natural history subjects. He contributes regularly to \u003ci\u003eBBC Wildlife\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and is a professional field trip guide. His critically acclaimed books include \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Lives of Garden Birds, The Secret Lives of British Birds\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Lives of Garden Wildlife\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eA Bird a Day\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Year of Birdsong\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Dorset. \u003cb\u003eGail Ashton\u003c\/b\u003e is a wildlife photographer and writer with a passion for entomology. She is the co-author of the book \u003ci\u003eAn Identification Guide to Garden Insects of Britain and North-West Europe.\u003c\/i\u003e She lives in Hertfordshire.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Batsford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50878061969682,"sku":"9781849947947","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a87046aa-ddd3-4bee-9a5c-faed6b326757.jpg?v=1738206227","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/an-insect-a-day-9781849947947","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}