Insectarium: Welcome to the Museum - Hardcover

by Dave Goulson (Author), Emily Carter (Illustrator)

Explore the fascinating world of insects in Insectarium, the next installment in the Welcome to the Museum series.

This gorgeous new offering from the Welcome to the Museum series introduces readers to some of the most essential creatures in the natural world: insects. Making up over 80 percent of living species on Earth, at least one million insect species dwell and thrive in a world right below our feet. In the galleries of Insectarium, readers will meet creatures such as the beautiful demoiselle and the gigantic goliath beetle, learning why and how these small creatures have such a huge impact on the world around us.

Author Biography

Dave Goulson is a professor of biology at the University of Sussex in England, specializing in bee ecology. He has published more than three hundred scientific articles and several books on the ecology and conservation of bumblebees and other insects. Dave Goulson lives in England.

Emily Carter is an award-winning British designer who specializes in hand-illustrated silk accessories, stationery, and furnishings. Her collections incorporate themes from natural history, flora, fauna, and scientific illustration to create surreal and unique illustrations and prints. Emily Carter lives in England.