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Wicked Bugs: The Louse That Conquered Napoleon's Army & Other Diabolical Insects
Wicked Bugs The Louse That Conquered Napoleon's Army Other Diabolical Insects
Author: Amy Stewart, Briony Morrow-Cribbs (Illustrator)
In this darkly comical look at the sinister side of our relationship with the natural world, Stewart has tracked down over one hundred of our worst entomological foes--creatures that infest, infect, and generally wreak havoc on human affairs. From the world's most painful hornet, to the flies that transmit deadly diseases, to millipedes that...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781565129603
ISBN-10: 1565129601
Publication Date: 5/3/2011
Pages: 288
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Publisher: Algonquin Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
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hardtack avatar reviewed Wicked Bugs: The Louse That Conquered Napoleon's Army & Other Diabolical Insects on + 2701 more book reviews
Looking for an easy to read book on the insects, and other arthropods, that make life uncomfortable for humans? This is a good choice. Short, easy chapters that introduce you to the bad bugs of history that still "bug us." Makes a great introduction on this subject to students, especially home-schoolers.

The author also lists many of the books he referenced, and this list can serve as an entry into second-level studies for those interested in learning more.

About 10 years ago I wrote the 17-page section on "Insects and History" for the 4-volume Encyclopedia of Entomology. I wish this book had been around then, as it would have served as a great outline for developing my article.


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