Eyes on Flies

Author: Bryan Lessard

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A fascinating, funny, fly-tastic exploration of these important and ingenious insects by an award-winning Australian entomologist.

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Summary

A fascinating, funny, fly-tastic exploration of these important and ingenious insects by an award-winning Australian entomologist.

Description

Buzzing with hilarious facts and eye-popping photos, EYES ON FLIES reveals the hidden lives of flies and all the astonishing things they can do.

You won't believe what you read!

Without flies, there would be no chocolate.
Flies have been brave for millions of years. The ancestors of the horse fly used to bite the T-rex.
Flies love sports. They are champion bowlers, wrestlers and even scuba divers.
Flies can live anywhere - from freezing cold Antarctica to scorching hot volcanic baths.
Maggots help solve crime and might be the next superfood of the 21st century!
Flies are masters of disguise. Some look like bees or even spiders to hide from predators.
Flies are amazing gardeners. Hairy flies make the best pollinators!
Flies can be stars of the show. Just ask the Beyoncé fly.

Appealing and engrossing non-fiction for kids aged 4+ years.

About the Author

Bry the fly guy is Dr Bryan Lessard, an award-winning Australian entomologist and science communicator. He has named 50 species of flies, most famously the eye-catching Beyoncé and RuPaul flies. Bryan is passionate about sharing his love of insects with the world and hopes to inspire the next generation of nature-loving scientists.