by Woodward, John,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Gray, Leon, Series: Close-up Published by : Brown Bear Books, (Redding, Conn. :) Physical details: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm. Subject(s): Insects. | Microscopy. Year : 2008
Item type :
01. English Non Fiction
Online Resources:
| Location | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Englewood School | 595.7 WOO | Available |
"Discover a secret world under the microscope"--Cover.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
On the wing -- Colorful scales -- Fly feet -- Compound eyes -- Sense of smell -- Aphid appetites -- Winged ones -- Insect vampires -- Liquid diet -- Caterpillar change -- Aphid explosion -- Ant colonies -- Woeful weevil.
Presents the thousands of tiny lenses found in a fly's compound eye, the feathery antennae that a moth uses to sniff out food, and many more microscopic marvels.