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    Of Cockroaches and Crickets: Learning to Love Creatures That Skitter and Jump
    Of Cockroaches and Crickets: Learning to Love Creatures That Skitter and Jump
    Of Cockroaches and Crickets: Learning to Love Creatures That Skitter and Jump
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    Of Cockroaches and Crickets: Learning to Love Creatures That Skitter and Jump

    Written by Frank Nischk

    Narrated by Mike Chamberlain

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    For many people, cockroaches are the most pesky of pests. In this funny and fascinating book, Frank reveals his love and admiration for so-called "nasty" creatures like cockroaches, crickets, and more. He shows us that even seemingly terrifying insects are beautiful in their own way-and essential to all life on Earth.

    Frank never planned to study cockroaches. But when researching hummingbirds fell through, he switched to cockroach feces-and soon fell in love. Cockroaches are incredible survivors, devoted parents, and adapt to almost any environment. Nischk even answers the age-old question of whether a cockroach would survive a nuclear explosion. After hearing such eye-opening and warm-hearted stories, you'll think twice before stepping on one!

    From cockroaches to crickets, Nischk travels to Ecuador to record cricket sounds, where he finds jungles bursting with a riot of insect life (including bullet ants whose stings are surprisingly painful). As Nischk tells his (mis)adventures as an entomologist, he shares stories about intriguing insect discoveries, from damselflies who lay eggs deep underwater, to zombie fungi that invade the brains of ants. Brimming with fascinating facts, incredible stories, and unbelievable anecdotes, Of Cockroaches and Crickets will intrigue anyone who has ever loved-or hated!-bugs.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    TranslatorCarl Safina and Jane Billinghurst
    Release dateFeb 28, 2023
    ISBN9798765083703

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