Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 283 Unknown The History of Insects The history of insects -- Elephant-beetle -- Grasshopper -- Cricket -- Locust -- Flea -- Louse -- Itch, mite, chego, deathwatch -- Scorpion -- Ants -- Honey-bee -- Dragon fly -- Butterfly -- Spider -- Silk worm -- Samuel Wood. E-text prepared by Internet Archive Children's Library, Garrett Alley, "The History of Insects" by Unknown is a scientific publication likely written in the early 19th century. This informative work explores the diverse world of insects, shedding light on their characteristics, behaviors, and role in the ecosystem. It presents insects not merely as trivial creatures, but as significant organisms worthy of admiration and respect. The book delves into the anatomical features and lifestyles of various insects, including the elephant-beetle, grasshopper, cricket, locust, flea, and honey-bee among others. Each insect is described in terms of its appearance, habitat, and behavior, often highlighted with engaging illustrations. The author emphasizes their intricate life cycles, the importance of insects in nature—such as their part in pollination and the food chain—and the need for kindness towards these small yet fascinating creatures. By weaving together scientific observations with moral lessons about compassion and responsibility, the book aims to educate young readers about the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Insects -- Juvenile literature PZ QL Text Children's Picture Books Biology Children's Instructional Books Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading Browsing: Science - General 47213 2025-06-05T04:46:41.247492 text/html 44358 2020-12-21T09:14:55 text/html; charset=us-ascii 3299300 2025-06-05T04:46:56.925423 application/epub+zip 3289531 2025-06-05T04:46:48.068447 application/epub+zip 79395 2025-06-05T04:46:42.012473 application/epub+zip 5850200 2025-06-05T04:47:00.139382 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5830755 2025-06-05T04:46:50.707474 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 128977 2022-09-05T10:11:32.290855 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 34825 2023-10-05T07:12:43.014346 text/plain 16168 2025-06-05T04:47:00.294390 application/rdf+xml 13289 2025-06-05T04:46:42.555474 image/jpeg 3796 2025-06-05T04:46:42.285467 image/jpeg 3303511 2025-06-05T04:46:41.358505 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog More titles under Anonymous