With global food shortages on the horizon, forward-thinking chefs, environmentalists and food scientists are turning toward an unexpected source of protein: insects. Bugs provides a perfect entry point to insect cuisine. For three years, a cast of charming and brave food adventurers from the Nordic Food Lab traveled the world to learn what some of the two billion people who already eat insects had to say.

Dive into the world of creepy-crawlies in this Encyclopedia of Insects. Packed with hundreds of bugs, every one is looked at in fascinating detail by natural history expert Jules Howard. From the cutest and most beautiful, to the deadliest and most disgusting, there's something for everyone in this book which highlights the importance of the insect world. Plus, find out what actually makes an insect, an insect - with guest entries from the non-insects:...

Why do special features make all the difference in the insect's life, even help it survive? Find the answers to many questions about creeping, crawling insects of all sizes.

The snow bugs discover wonderful ways to play on a snowy day.

The tiny creatures in this book are amazing builders Can you guess which builder makes separate chambers for nurseries and even trash? Or which insect s home looks like cotton candy? Or what kind of insect has ears on its knees? Busy Builders features eight insects, one spider, and an inside look at the unique structures they each build.

Presents close-up photographs of insect faces and describes some of their unique facial features, including compound eyes and pincher jaws.

"Visit a whimsical workshop and follow along as we learn How To Build an Insect! Conversational text and playful illustrations introduce readers to insect body parts in this charming picture book."--

Analyzes the role of insects in teaching humans about music, tracing research into exotic insect markets and research labs while explaining how insect sound and movement patterns inspired traditions in rhythm, synchronization, and dance.

There are countless kinds of insects and other bugs, from beetles, butterflies to spiders and scorpions, found out all about them-what they eat, where they live, and which ones are poisonous.

Bug scientists, called entomologists, present information on insects and explain how they use that information in their work.