Butterflies, insects and spiders Books

The spider has a rich symbolic presence in the human imagination. Spider analyses the arachnid's appearance in literature and art. Horror stories, science fiction, folklore and children's tales are reviewed, as well as the affliction of arachnophobia,...

This beautifully illustrated bingo game features 64 species of bugs from around the world. Identify all kinds of insects - from the giant hawker dragonfly to the kissing bug and the orchid bee to the sacred scarab - mark them off on your card and bingo!...

Bees are the darlings of the insect world.  It is a great joy to see these tenacious insects hard at work, peacefully buzzing from flower to flower on warm and sunny days.  Many people recognise the worth of bees, as well as that they face many threats...

A big, beautifully illustrated book on one of the most amazing animals on earth: the humble bee. How do bees communicate?  How long have they been around? What does a beekeeper actually do?  Who survived being stung by 2,443 bees? This...