Insect life: Souvenirs of a naturalist

"Insect Life: Souvenirs of a Naturalist" by Jean-Henri Fabre is a scientific exploration that marvels at the hidden world of insects, especially the Hymenoptera order. Through vivid storytelling, the book shows the reader just how complex and beautiful the lives of these tiny creatures can be. Opening with a lively spring day, the naturalist takes young students seeking out beetles and fish. The reader learns about dung beetles and their incredible skills like rolling dung into balls to create food and homes for their young. Their behaviors, tools, instincts, and techniques for survival are observed and taught to the reader in this narrative.