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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Wisdom of Bees The Wisdom of Bees Michael O'Malley "It seemed to me that the bees were working on the very same kinds of problems we are trying to solve. How can large, diverse groups work together harmoniously and productively? Perhaps we could take… OL15187582W
Adventures among ants Adventures among ants Mark W. Moffett In tales from Nigeria, Indonesia, the Amazon, Australia, California, and elsewhere, Moffett recounts his entomological exploits and provides fascinating details on how ants live and how they dominate… OL15568249W
Bird watcher's digest butterflies backyard guide Bird watcher's digest butterflies backyard guide Erin Gettler Butterflies are likely the most popular - and most beautiful - insects in the entire insect class. With their large, brightly colored wings and beneficial pollinator roles in the ecosystem, it's no w… OL20052045W
Nerve Cells and Insect Behavior Nerve Cells and Insect Behavior Kenneth D. Roeder The strike of a praying mantis's forelegs is so fast that, once they are set in motion, the mantis cannot control its aim. How does it ever manage to catch a fly? A moth negotiating the night air hea… OL2124982W