The Wonder of Insects: Uncovering their Hidden World
On sale
23rd October 2025
Price: £22
Introducing 70 of the world’s most dazzling, extraordinary and, at times, disturbing insects. In this richly illustrated and engaging book, you’ll discover their remarkable adaptations, intricate worlds and the surprising ways they impact our own lives.
Many of these insects that represent peak biological innovation. By sharing their amazing physical attributes – from wings to antennae, iridescence to camouflage, microscopic Fairy Wasps to Goliath Beetles – entomologist and zoologist Ross Piper reveals the fascinating stories of insect origins, mating rituals and survival, as well as their resonance in culture and history. With large-scale, detailed illustrations by Carim Nahaboo, The Wonder of Insects is a celebration of these endlessly fascinating and important creatures.
Many of these insects that represent peak biological innovation. By sharing their amazing physical attributes – from wings to antennae, iridescence to camouflage, microscopic Fairy Wasps to Goliath Beetles – entomologist and zoologist Ross Piper reveals the fascinating stories of insect origins, mating rituals and survival, as well as their resonance in culture and history. With large-scale, detailed illustrations by Carim Nahaboo, The Wonder of Insects is a celebration of these endlessly fascinating and important creatures.
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Reviews
I can't stop browsing through The Wonder of Insects, a new book for nature lovers by zoologist Dr Ross Piper. This small but perfectly formed book is perfect for a nightstand. It isn't an exhaustive textbook of entomology, but rather an insider's tour guide through a branch of the animal kingdom that is at times intriguing, charming and sometimes dazzling.