"An inspirational and practical guide to saving the planet - one bug at a time."
Imbued with infectious personal passion as it shares expert information and plenty of practical guidance, Vicki Hird’s Rebugging the Planet is a brilliant book for bug-lovers of all ages and, given bugs’ vital importance to the upkeep and well-being of Planet Earth (let’s pause for a moment to acknowledge the fact that bees contribute more to the UK economy than the Queen), it deserves to be enjoyed and implemented far and wide - at home, and in classrooms too. In fact, this is perfect for reading and implementing during longer holidays from school, or over the course of a term, especially chapter four which presents an extensive range of how-to ideas for re-bugging your own patch of the world.
But back to the beginning. The book sets out its inspirational stall in the opening chapters by explaining all the vital things bugs do for us, among them pollinating plants, feeding birds, feeding humans, defending our food crops, cleaning our water, controlling pests, and healing us. Maggots, for example, can remove (munch) and disinfect rotting flesh, leeches can stop clots, and the honey made by bees has anti-inflammatory properties.
To play a role in the author’s re-bugging initiative, readers might find themselves inspired to build a bug palace, buy bug-friendly food from bug-buddy farmers, and much more. This is packed with plenty of ways to live a bug-better life, which in turn means living on a better planet.
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Foreword by Gillian Burke Meet the intelligent insects, marvellous minibeasts and inspirational invertebrates that help shape our planet - and discover how you can help them help us by rebugging your attitude today! Remember when there were bugs on your windscreen?
Rebugging the Planet features in the following genres: Popular Science, Nature and the natural world: general interest, Wildlife: butterflies, other insects and spiders: general interest, Applied ecology, Specialised gardening methods, Biodiversity, Natural and wild gardening, Science: general issues, Mathematics and Science, Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure, Wildlife: general interest, The environment, Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning, Gardening
Paperback. £13.49, down from the £14.99 cover price. In Stock.
Rebugging the Planet was written by Vicki Hird and published by Chelsea Green Publishing Co
Rebugging the Planet has 224 pages
£13.49, reduced from £14.99. In Stock.
