Book
Beetle battles : one scientist's journey of adventure and discovery / Doug Emlen.
Discusses beetle weapons and how their horns and armor change to better suit them in different environments.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250147110
- ISBN: 1250147115
- Physical Description: 170 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2019.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-164) and index. |
| Target Audience Note: | 1150L Lexile |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG 8.1 5 507935. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Beetles > Ecology > Juvenile literature. Beetles > Evolution > Juvenile literature. |
Available copies
- 7 of 7 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rolla Public.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 7 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolla Public Library | JNF 595.76 EML (Text) | 38256101862450 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
Beetle Battles : One Scientist's Journey of Adventure and Discovery
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Beetle Battles : One Scientist's Journey of Adventure and Discovery
Join scientist Doug Emlen on his quest to find out why an elusive type of beetle grows weapons that are enormous for its body size. What does it take to be a scientist in the field? Doug Emlen is a scientist. He studies beetles. Specifically, he studies the evolution of beetle weapons--how their horns and armor change to better suit them in different environments. This book starts with a mystery: Doug wanted to know why a particular type of beetle developed a massive evolutionary weapon. He wanted to know how these changes happened and what advantages these enormous weapons gave the tiny dung beetles. So, he went to visit. Part travel diary and part scientific exploration, Beetle Battles takes you deep into the South American rainforest to monitor beetles in their own habitat. Packed with color photographs, extensive back matter, and entertaining anecdotes, this book will make beetle fans out of all its young readers.
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