{"title":"Margie Patlak","description":"\u003cp\u003eMargie Patlak’s works invite readers into the fascinating world of the natural environment, with a special focus on the intricate lives of insects. Her writing is ideal for those curious about the smaller wonders of science, blending clear explanations with engaging narratives that both educate and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn books like \u003cem\u003eInsect Safari\u003c\/em\u003e, Patlak explores the richness of nature through accessible language that brings the complexity of biology to life. Readers can expect a thoughtful journey through science and nature, perfect for young enthusiasts and anyone eager to deepen their appreciation of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"insect-safari-by-margie-patlak-9781523533060","title":"Insect Safari","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoin a veteran science writer on a fascinating adventure as she explores the ever-more-astounding world of insects—all in her own backyard.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen science writer Margie Patlak was inspirited to take a quick close-up snapshot of a bee in her backyard, it was the start of a years-long obsession with cataloguing and understanding the tiny creatures that were all around her. The essays in her book showcase the superpowers, alien anatomies, and striking untold behaviours and thinking abilities of bugs hidden in plain sight in backyards, parks, gardens, and even in the flowerpots that dot city courtyards and balconies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach essay focuses on a specific bug and explores the big ideas these little bugs raise, such as whether the maternal instinct is truly instinctual, the value of a short life, whether to blend in or alter your environment, and whether you can have altruism without tribal atrocities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut what perhaps makes \u003ci\u003eInsect Safari\u003c\/i\u003e the most intriguing is its reporting on the plethora of recent scientific findings revealing there's more to the inner lives and behaviours of insects than people ever thought possible. Who knew wasps use tools and recognise faces, bees play with balls and do maths, ants invented farming way before we did, and even fruit flies mull over their mating choices?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese findings reinforce the notion that we aren't the only intelligent beings on Earth and tap into people's curiosity about the alien life right here on their own planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67709021946092,"sku":"9781523533060","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781523533060-insect-safari-1.jpg?v=1791843359"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/margie-patlak.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}