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Small Wonders: Jean-Henri Fabre and His World of Insects
Small Wonders JeanHenri Fabre and His World of Insects Author:Matt Smith Jean-Henri Fabre was a scientist whose life work was about insects?from his early days as a teacher who made a startling new discovery about beetles and baby wasps, through his years consumed with investigating and writing about the wonders of insect life. After years of being perceived by a hermit, but sticking to his passion for the wonders of... more » bug life, he received an unexpected honor: unanimous agreement from France?s leading scientists that he be nominated for the Nobel Prize. Luminous artwork features Fabre's journey as well as realistic and detailed portraits of his world of insects.« less