{"title":"Mark W. Moffett","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the intriguing world of ants with the renowned author and scientist, Mark W. Moffett. Known for his engaging writing style and in-depth knowledge, Moffett takes readers on fascinating journeys through the intricate lives of these industrious insects. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eAdventures among Ants\u003c\/em\u003e, offer a captivating blend of science and storytelling that both educates and entertains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoffett’s books fall under the \u003cstrong\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e category, making complex ecological and biological concepts accessible to general audiences. Through vivid descriptions and first-hand observations, he unveils the intricate social structures and habits of ants, drawing parallels between their world and ours. As you browse this collection, prepare to have your curiosity piqued and your appreciation for the natural world enhanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the remarkable insights of Mark W. Moffett, where every page turns the ordinary into extraordinary. Ideal for anyone with a passion for nature or a fascination with the marvels of the natural world, these works promise to inspire and inform.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"adventures-among-ants-by-mark-w-moffett-9780520271289","title":"Adventures among Ants","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntrepid international explorer, biologist, and photographer Mark W. Moffett, \"the Indiana Jones of entomology,\" takes us around the globe on a strange and colourful journey in search of the hidden world of ants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn tales from Nigeria, Indonesia, the Amazon, Australia, California, and elsewhere, Moffett recounts his entomological exploits and provides fascinating details on how ants live and how they dominate their ecosystems through strikingly human behaviours, yet at a different scale and a faster tempo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoffett's spectacular close-up photographs shrink us down to size, so that we can observe ants in familiar roles: warriors, builders, big-game hunters, and slave owners. We find them creating marketplaces and assembly lines and dealing with issues we think of as uniquely human, including hygiene, recycling, and warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdventures among Ants\u003c\/em\u003e introduces some of the world's most awe-inspiring species and offers a startling new perspective on the limits of our own perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⁡ Ants are world-class road builders, handling traffic problems on thoroughfares that dwarf our highway systems in their complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⁡ Ants with the largest societies often deploy complicated military tactics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⁡ Some ants have evolved from hunter-gatherers into farmers, domesticating other insects and growing crops for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853925765356,"sku":"9780520271289","price":50.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5933223482373.jpg?v=1759225980"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/mark-w-moffett.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}