{"product_id":"insects-david-b-rivers-9781421421704","title":"Insects: Evolutionary Success, Unrivaled Diversity, and World Domination","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn introduction to the intriguing world of insects, from bullet ants to butterflies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an introduction to the intriguing world of insect biology, this book examines familiar entomological topics in nontraditional ways. Author David B. Rivers gives important concepts relatable context through a pop culture lens, and he covers subjects that are not typical for entomology textbooks, including the impact of insects on the human condition, the sex lives of insects, why insects are phat but not fat, forensic entomology, and the threats that some insects pose to humanity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter presents clear and concise key concepts, chapter reviews, review questions following Bloom's taxonomy of learning, web links to videos and other resources, and breakout boxes (called Fly Spots) that capture student interest with unique and entertaining facts related to entomology. Focusing on both traditional and cutting-edge aspects of insect biology and packed with extensive learning resources, \u003ci\u003eInsects \u003c\/i\u003ecovers a wide range of topics suitable for life science majors, as well as non-science students, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- the positive and negative influences of insects on everyday human life\u003cbr\u003e- insect abundance\u003cbr\u003e- insect classification (here presented in the context of social media)\u003cbr\u003e- insect feeding, communication, defense, and sex\u003cbr\u003e- how insects are responding to climate change\u003cbr\u003e- forensic entomology\u003cbr\u003e- how insects can be used as weapons of war\u003cbr\u003e- how insects relate to national security\u003cbr\u003e- why insects have wings\u003cbr\u003e- how to read pesticide labels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David B. Rivers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1421421704\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781421421704\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Johns Hopkins University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/15\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 488\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.80w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2017","brand":"David B. Rivers","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44069646631167,"sku":"9781421421704","price":102.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b2eccafc-e313-41b0-859e-7ccb717f3f4c.jpg?v=1685425762","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/insects-david-b-rivers-9781421421704","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}