Poutavě zpracované poznatky ze života různých druhů hmyzu, které napsal vynikající francouzský entomolog na počátku našeho století. Fabre přinesl do entomologie novou metodu – zkoumání hmyzu přímo v prostředí, v němž se vyvíjí a žije. Vybrala, přeložila a úvod napsala Dagmar Honsová. Doslov: Josef Moucha.
Francouzský entomolog v knize nepřekonatelným způsobem popisuje svá neobvyklá pozorování světa hmyzu a pavouků (tyto osminohé dravce řadíme nikoli mezi hmyz, ale do samostatné třídy pavoukovců). Kniha vyšla v českém překladu poprvé v roce 1925 a už tehdy vzbudila pozornost a obdiv mimo jiné i Karla Čapka. Nejen v této, ale i v další své knize Z pamětí hmyzovědce (zpřístupněné v nedávné době posluchačům ČR) autor přesvědčuje, že se o životě hmyzu (a pavouků) dá psát nejen zajímavě, ale i napínavě.
Výzkum pudů a zvyklostí hmyzu. Část 2, O životě vrubounů a chrobáků. Vyšlo vlastním nákladem profesora Františka Klapálka.
Hailed by Darwin as "The Homer of Insects," famed French entomologist Jean Henri Fabre (1823–1915) devoted hours of rapt attention to insects while they hunted, built nests, and fed their families. Working in Provence, in barren, sun-scorched fields inhabited by countless wasps and bees, he observed their intricate and fascinating world, recounting their activities in simple, beautifully written essays.This volume, based on translations of Fabre's Souvenirs Entomologiques, blends folklore and mythology with factual explanation. Fabre's absorbing account of the scarab beetle's existence, for example, begins with the ancient Egyptians' symbolic view of this busy creature, eventually leading to a careful discussion of its characteristic method of rolling a carefully sculpted ball of food to its den. Elsewhere, he discusses with infectious enthusiasm the physiologic secrets behind the luminosity of fireflies, the musical talents of the locust, the comfortable home of the field cricket, and the cannibalism of the pious-looking praying mantis, among other topics.These charmingly related stories of insect life are a rare combination of scientific study and literary classic that will delight entomologists, naturalists, and nature lovers alike.
Join Jules and Emile as they embark on an educational journey with Uncle Paul, who reveals the fascinating world of chemistry. Through engaging experiments and explanations, readers will discover the fundamental concepts and intriguing mysteries of the science. This interactive experience encourages curiosity and exploration, making complex ideas accessible and enjoyable for young learners.
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The book is a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print to enhance accessibility for readers with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a publisher dedicated to making historical texts more readable, it aims to preserve important literature while ensuring it is accessible to a wider audience.
Focusing on the intricate dynamics of insect societies, this classical work has been significant throughout history. Alpha Editions has ensured its preservation by modernizing the text, making it accessible for contemporary readers. The book has been meticulously reformatted and retyped, resulting in a clear and readable presentation, free from the limitations of scanned copies. This effort highlights the enduring relevance of social structures in the insect world for both current and future generations.
