Insect Stories by Vernon L. Kellogg
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About this eBook
| Author | Kellogg, Vernon L. (Vernon Lyman), 1867-1937 |
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| Illustrator | Lanktree, Maud |
| Illustrator | Shimada, Sekko |
| Illustrator | Wellman, Mary |
| LoC No. | 08021773 |
| Title | Insect Stories |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | A narrow-waisted mother -- Red and black against white -- The vendetta -- The true story of the pit of Morrowbie Jukes -- Argiope of the silver shield -- The orange-dwellers -- The Dragon of Lagunita -- A summer invasion -- A clever little brown ant -- An hour of living; or, the dance of death -- In Fuzzy's glass house -- Animated honey-jars -- Houses of oak. |
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| Summary | "Insect Stories" by Vernon L. Kellogg is a collection of nature narratives written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the fascinating world of insects through a series of true stories that reveal their habits, instincts, and interactions with humans and their environment. Throughout these accounts, the author intertwines his observations with engaging storytelling, likely making this work appealing to readers interested in nature or entomology. The opening portion of "Insect Stories" introduces us to the author’s friend, Mary, as they embark on a journey to observe wasps and tarantulas in California. Through their explorations, they witness the industrious behavior of wasps digging burrows while discussing the nature of animal instincts compared to human reasoning. As they observe, the narrative captures their interactions and discoveries about the clever ways of wasps, especially focusing on the fascinating tasks they undertake to ensure their offspring's survival. This sets the stage for a collection that promises a blend of scientific insight and compelling storytelling through the world of insects. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Insects -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39206 |
| Release Date | Mar 19, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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