Author: Pryke, L.M.
Title: Scorpion
Description: Reaktion Books 2016 208, 105 illustrations, 87 in colour. . PB. NEW. . From the dawn of civilization, scorpions have captured the human imagination. Yet the scorpion is a misunderstood animal with a bad reputation that overshadows its many exceptional qualities. Older than dinosaurs, these small arthropods have survived for hundreds of millions of years with very few changes to their form, populating every continent – with the exception of Antarctica. Although humans and scorpions have coexisted for thousands of years, the image of the scorpion retains a sense of danger and mystery. This book explores the diverse cultural symbolism of scorpions, from prehistoric times until today.. [9781780235929]
Keywords: RESConsign 2016-10; Scorpions; Scorpionida; Arachnida
See more books from our catalog: Invertebrates,Arachnida
Title: Scorpion
Description: Reaktion Books 2016 208, 105 illustrations, 87 in colour. . PB. NEW. . From the dawn of civilization, scorpions have captured the human imagination. Yet the scorpion is a misunderstood animal with a bad reputation that overshadows its many exceptional qualities. Older than dinosaurs, these small arthropods have survived for hundreds of millions of years with very few changes to their form, populating every continent – with the exception of Antarctica. Although humans and scorpions have coexisted for thousands of years, the image of the scorpion retains a sense of danger and mystery. This book explores the diverse cultural symbolism of scorpions, from prehistoric times until today.. [9781780235929]
Keywords: RESConsign 2016-10; Scorpions; Scorpionida; Arachnida
Price: GBP 11.95 = appr. US$ 17.06 Seller: Pemberley Natural History Books
- Book number: N30772
- Book number: N30772
See more books from our catalog: Invertebrates,Arachnida