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by Richard Jones (Author)
A beautiful field guide to beetles featuring notes, spectacular photos, and colorful illustrations of the world's most remarkable beetles.
A compact version of DK's bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Beetles is perfect for budding entomologists and nature lovers ages 7-9 to take on the go and find these tough creatures. An Anthology of Beetles will be your child's guide through the lively world of insects, teaching how different species of beetles help pollinate plants, improve soil health, and control pests - all while playing a key role in maintaining nature's balance. This stunning beetle book for kids offers:- The next book in the new compact spin-off of the bestselling Children's Anthologies series.
- A magnificent collection of over 100 unique beetles, from rickets and tardigrades to damselflies and ladybirds.
- A quality gift book, with metallic foil and striking imagery on every page.
An Anthology of Beetles features mesmerizing images, beautiful illustrations by the artist behind DK's bestselling Anthology series and captivating, highly informative content on how to identify, where to find, and what to know about the world's different beetles. More in the series An Anthology of Beetles is part of the beautiful, new, and compact Anthology spin-off series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the stars in An Anthology of Stargazing, meet beautiful and delicate creatures in An Anthology of Butterflies and Moths or find unrivalled beauty in An Anthology of Flowers.
Author Biography
Richard Jones is an entomologist, a fellow of the Royal Entomological Society and of the Linnean Society of London, and is the past president of the British Entomological and Natural History Society. He is the author of several books on insects and wildlife, and has written articles for publications including BBC Wildlife, Gardeners' World, The Guardian, and The Sunday Times. Richard has been fascinated by wildlife since a childhood spent exploring the South Downs and Sussex Weald looking for plants and insects.
Number of Pages: 128
Dimensions: 0.7 x 8.8 x 7 IN
Publication Date: April 21, 2026
