Insect Life: Boy Scouts Of America

by Edwin Way Teale

Insect Boy Scouts of America is a non-fiction book written by Edwin Way Teale. The book is an exploration of the world of insects and their behavior, habits, and habitats. The author, who was a naturalist and a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, provides a detailed account of the insects that are commonly found across America.The book is specifically targeted towards the Boy Scouts of America, and it is designed to help them identify and understand the insects they encounter while exploring the outdoors. The author provides information on the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of various insects, including ants, bees, butterflies, moths, grasshoppers, and beetles.Insect Boy Scouts of America is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific group of insects. The author uses clear and concise language, accompanied by detailed illustrations, to help young readers understand the complex world of insects. The book also includes practical tips on how to observe and study insects, as well as how to collect and preserve specimens.Overall, Insect Boy Scouts of America is an engaging and informative book that provides a fascinating insight into the world of insects. It is an essential read for anyone interested in nature, and it is particularly useful for young readers who are keen to explore the great outdoors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

70 pages, Hardcover

Published May 22, 2010

About the author

Edwin Way Teale was an American naturalist, photographer, and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer. Teale's works serve as primary source material documenting environmental conditions across North America from 1930 - 1980. He is perhaps best known for his series The American Seasons, four books documenting over 75,000 miles (121,000 km) of automobile travel across North America following the changing seasons.