DRAGONFLIES PB (Natural World Series)

These masters of aerial combat are the best fliers in the animal kingdom Harmless to humans, yet a dreaded predator in the insect world,...more

These masters of aerial combat are the best fliers in the animal kingdom Harmless to humans, yet a dreaded predator in the insect world, dragonflies swoop after prey, fight rivals, hover like helicopters as they defend territory, and engage in elaborate courtship displays. Brooks explains how ferocious larvae bloom into masters of aerial predation and reveals the beauty and complex lives of these intriguing insects.   less