The Hidden World, 9781802794946
Paperback
Insects rule the world: discover their hidden secrets and vital impact.

The Hidden World

how insects sustain life on earth today and will shape our lives tomorrow

$25.50

  • Paperback

    272 pages

  • Release Date

    24 June 2024

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Summary

The Hidden World: Unveiling Earth’s Insect Empire

‘George McGavin is a rarity.’ Sir David Attenborough

Insects conquered Earth long before we did and will remain long after we’re gone. Outnumbering us in the billions, they are essential to life as we know it, helping to maintain many of the natural processes that we take for granted.

Taking a deep dive into the unknown truths of the most successful and enduring animal group the world has ever seen, e…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781802794946
ISBN-10:1802794948
Author:George McGavin
Publisher:Headline Publishing Group
Imprint:Headline Welbeck Non-Fiction
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:272
Release Date:24 June 2024
Weight:200g
Dimensions:196mm x 130mm x 24mm
About The Author

George McGavin

Dr George McGavin is an academic entomologist, television presenter and author of numerous books. With several insect species named in his honour, he is one of the UK’s foremost entomologists and leading authorities on the natural world. Over the years he has travelled from tropical forests and savannahs to caves in the pursuit of various insects. After leaving Oxford University, where he taught for 25 years, George became a broadcaster, presenting many documentaries such as Oak Tree: Nature’s Greatest Surviour, The Secret Life of Landfill: A Rubbish History, and multi-award-winning After Life: The Strange Science of Decay.

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