Antlion Pit Bookstore: Entomology: Reference Books, Posters, Videos, and CD-ROMs

The Antlion Pit Bookstore
Entomology: Reference Books, Posters, Videos, and CD-ROMs

	American Insects: A Handbook of the Insects of America North of Mexico, Second Edition by Ross H. Arnett, Jr. "Every order, family, and genus is conveniently numbered and indexed, making this volume the only complete single source for all of the names of orders, families, and North American genera currently available." Dr. Arnett, who died in August 2000, was a Professor of Entomology and was considered one of the leading Coleopterists in the United States.
	The Ants by Bert Hölldobler, Edward O. Wilson (Contributor). "The definitive scientific study of one of the most diverse animal groups on earth; pretty well everything that is known about ants is in this massive work. But books do not win Pulitzer Prizes, as this one did in 1991, for exhaustiveness; besides being the last word in science, this work is beautifully written, and accessible to the lay reader. Wilson and Hölldobler may inspire a whole new generation of budding entomologists. Every branch of biology is covered, from evolution to taxonomy to physiology to ecology. Lavishly illustrated, it is full of amazing facts, many concerning the incredible social behavior of these creatures." [Amazon.com]
	The Beetles of Northeastern North America by N. M. Downie, Ross H. Arnett. "The most complete book on the beetles of the Northeastern United States."
poster	Creeping & Crawling Across the Web! by University of Florida Department of Entomology and Nematology. "This poster features twelve outstanding websites on insects from several universities, federal agencies and private individuals, with links to many more. The 2x3 foot poster provides a colorful and attractive display of sites oriented toward K-12 students and their teachers." The Antlion Pit is a featured site on this poster.	You can order this poster directly from the University of Florida.
	Dragonflies: Behavior and Ecology of Odonata by Philip S. Corbet. "Among the most ancient and powerful of insects, dragonflies fascinate scientists and nonspecialists--in part because they are large enough for the behavior of individual insects to be observed and interpreted. Indeed, so much useful information exists about dragonflies that they serve as valuable models for interpreting the behavior and ecology of other taxa."
	The Encyclopedia of Insects by Christopher O'Toole (Editor).
	The Insect and Spider Collections of the World by Ross H. Arnett, Jr.
	Journey to the Ants: A Story of Scientific Exploration by Bert Hölldobler, Edward O. Wilson. "Not just a good-parts version of their magisterial, Pulitzer-winning The Ants, Journey is also a double autobiography — the history of how early enthusiasm developed into an enormously fruitful scientific collaboration. 'We, having entered our bug period as children, were blessed by never being required to abandon it,' the authors write. Their devotion to their chosen field shines through." [Amazon.com]
	Latin American Insects and Entomology by Charles L. Hogue. "This is the first comprehensive guide to insect life in a part of the world known for its abundant, and endangered, life forms. Charles Hogues scholarship embraces vast geographical territoryMexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Color photographs and first-rate drawings illustrate the clearly written text."
	MicroCosmos DVD or Hi-Fi stereo VHS videotape in NTSC format (U.S. and Canada). "Using revolutionary cameras, the directors of this French film (with minimal English-language narration) have made an amazing chronicle of the insect world. There are at least a dozen fascinating, memorable images, and the carnage is held to a minimum. Some favorites include a caterpillar traffic jam, a frog's bout with a rain storm, and a bird that turns into Godzilla for a bunch of ants. Then there's the snail mating scene that must be seen to be believed. Great for families." [Amazon.com]
	The Practical Entomologist: An Introductory Guide to Observing and Understanding the World of Insects by Rick Imes. "From exploring the basic principles of entomology to starting a collection, The Practical Entomologist is the perfect introduction to the world of insects."
	The Science of Entomology by William Romoser, J. G. Stoffolano. This introductory entomology textbook includes sections on insects and their environment, unity and diversity, applied entomology, and integrated pest management.
CD-ROM	SimAnt by Electronic Arts. CD-ROM for Macintosh, Windows 95, and Windows 98. "Ants. Those kooky freaks of nature. You've shared your food, your home, and your planet with them. You've stepped on them, sprayed them, cursed them, and bombed them. Now you can be one of them. Based on real ant biology and behavior, SimAnt gives you the experience of life as an ant." [Amazon.com]