Insect Stories


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(4.5 stars; 3 reviews)

These 13 essays explore the fascinating world of insects all around us. Vernon Kellogg, an eminent entomologist and natural story teller, and his little friend Mary, start by collecting Tarantula Holes and proceed to observe spiders, ant lions, ants, wasps and many other tiny creatures in their daily life. Each creature has a wonderful story and it is told most entertainingly. (Summary by Phil Chenevert) (4 hr 31 min)

Chapters

01 - A NARROW-WAISTED MOTHER 35:16 Read by Pamela Krantz
02 - RED AND BLACK AGAINST WHITE 12:44 Read by Pamela Krantz
03 - THE VENDETTA 12:20 Read by Ann Boulais
04 - THE TRUE STORY OF THE PIT OF MORROWBIE JUKES 16:47 Read by Mike Pelton
05 - ARGIOPE OF THE SILVER SHIELD 22:19 Read by Mike Pelton
06 - THE ORANGE-DWELLERS 18:27 Read by Lisa Caputo
07 - THE DRAGON OF LAGUNITA 18:43 Read by Mich_elle
08 - A SUMMER INVASION 14:31 Read by Mich_elle
09 - A CLEVER LITTLE BROWN ANT 16:40 Read by Mich_elle
10 - AN HOUR OF LIVING; OR, THE DANCE OF DEATH 18:59 Read by Astrid Fingerhut
11 - IN FUZZY'S GLASS HOUSE 51:55 Read by Pamela Krantz
12 - ANIMATED HONEY-JARS 17:18 Read by Marty
13 - HOUSES OF OAK 15:11 Read by Pamela Krantz