The Butterfly Effect: Insects and the Making of the Modern World by Edward D. Melillo life lessons to contemporary voices Luci Shaw

to contemporary voices Luci Shaw and Scott Cairns

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Christopher Silas Neal is an award-winning illustrator and author who regularly contributes to the New York Times

The Butterfly Effect: Insects and the Making of the Modern World by Edward D. Melillo life lessons to contemporary voices Luci ShawA fascinating, entertaining dive into the long standing relationship between humans and insects, revealing the surprising ways we depend on these tiny, six legged creatures. Insects might make us shudder in disgust, but they are also responsible for many of the things we take for granted in our daily lives. When we bite into a shiny apple, listen to the resonant notes of a violin, get dressed, receive a dental implant, or get a manicure, we are the