The Little Book of Butterflies
By (Author) Andrei Sourakov
By (author) Alexandra A. Sourakov
Illustrated by Tugce Okay
Princeton University Press
Princeton University Press
2nd April 2024
United States
General
Non Fiction
Insects (entomology)
The Earth: natural history: general interest
Reference works
595.789
Hardback
160
Width 95mm, Height 152mm
A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-sized exploration of the worlds butterflies
Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with original artwork and color photographs, The Little Book of Butterflies is an accessible and enjoyable mini reference book about the worlds butterflies, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topicsfrom anatomy, diversity, and reproduction to habitat and conservation. It also includes curious facts and a section on butterflies in myths, folklore, and modern culture around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of butterflies.
Andrei Sourakov is the collections coordinator at the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity at the Florida Museum of Natural History. Alexandra Sourakov has been interested in butterflies since she was a child, when she began joining her father on field work and volunteering at the Florida Museum of Natural History. Tugce Okay is a natural history illustrator who works primarily with watercolors. Her work has appeared in many books and magazines.