Bugs: A Skittery, Jittery History

(Hardback)

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Insects are some of the oldest creatures on Earth, evolving well before other land animals alongside ferns and trees. This epic survey follows bugs and their cousins from their earliest appearance in the Paleozoic Era up through today.

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***STARRED REVIEW***
"Gordys masterly gouache illustrations make every pageeven those depicting the creepiest of creaturesa pleasure; his images and many timelines are both informative and gorgeous. Aspiring entomologists, paleontologists, and artists wont want to miss this one."

* Kirkus *
Bright colors, clear graphics, simplified backgrounds, and occasional cutaway depictions enhance this attractive, worthy overview. * Booklist *

Author Bio

Miriam Forster loves science, history, and animals, especially the weird prehistoric ones. Shes been a waiter, a barista, a daycare worker, and a bookseller, and she is currently an author of young adult fiction and a fact checker for childrens books. Her books include Sharks: A Mighty Bite-y History. Forster lives in Oregon with her husband, child, and a grumpy old cat.
Gordy Wright is a freelance illustrator and printmaker working from his studio in Bristol, UK. He is also the illustrator of Sharks: A Mighty Bite-y History.