This edition had all images removed.
Title:
Our Common Insects
A Popular Account of the Insects of Our Fields, Forests, Gardens and Houses
Note: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Bryan Ness, Janet Blenkinship and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "Our Common Insects" by A. S. Packard is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work provides a popular account of various insects found in fields, forests, gardens, and homes, aiming to increase the reader's understanding of their habits and classifications. The book covers a wide range of topics related to entomology and serves as both a practical guide and reference for insect identification and study. At the start of the publication, the author sets the stage by explaining the complexity and diversity of insects, highlighting their anatomical structure and functions. He discusses the organization of insect bodies into three main sections—head, thorax, and abdomen—and describes key features such as their respiratory and digestive systems. The opening portion lays a foundation for understanding various insects' lifestyles and ecological roles, preparing readers for in-depth discussions of specific groups of insects in upcoming chapters. The introduction serves to engage both casual readers and scientific enthusiasts in a fascinating exploration of entomology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Packard, A. S. (Alpheus Spring), 1839-1905
EBook No.: 24409
Published: Jan 23, 2008
Downloads: 118
Language: English
Subject: Insects
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Our Common Insects
A Popular Account of the Insects of Our Fields, Forests, Gardens and Houses
Note: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Bryan Ness, Janet Blenkinship and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "Our Common Insects" by A. S. Packard is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work provides a popular account of various insects found in fields, forests, gardens, and homes, aiming to increase the reader's understanding of their habits and classifications. The book covers a wide range of topics related to entomology and serves as both a practical guide and reference for insect identification and study. At the start of the publication, the author sets the stage by explaining the complexity and diversity of insects, highlighting their anatomical structure and functions. He discusses the organization of insect bodies into three main sections—head, thorax, and abdomen—and describes key features such as their respiratory and digestive systems. The opening portion lays a foundation for understanding various insects' lifestyles and ecological roles, preparing readers for in-depth discussions of specific groups of insects in upcoming chapters. The introduction serves to engage both casual readers and scientific enthusiasts in a fascinating exploration of entomology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Packard, A. S. (Alpheus Spring), 1839-1905
EBook No.: 24409
Published: Jan 23, 2008
Downloads: 118
Language: English
Subject: Insects
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.