{"product_id":"the-language-of-butterflies-how-thieves-hoarders-scientists-and-other-obsessives-unlocked-the-secrets-of-the-worlds-favorite-insect-paperback","title":"The Language of Butterflies: How Thieves, Hoarders, Scientists, and Other Obsessives Unlocked the Secrets of the World's Favorite Insect - Paperback","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this \"deeply personal and lyrical book\" (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e) from the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Horse, \u003c\/i\u003eWendy Williams explores the lives of one of the world's most resilient creatures--the butterfly--shedding light on the role that they play in our ecosystem and in our human lives.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"[A] glorious and exuberant celebration of these biological flying machines...Williams takes us on a humorous and beautifully crafted journey\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e). From butterfly gardens to zoo exhibits, these \"flying flowers\" are one of the few insects we've encouraged to infiltrate our lives. Yet, what has drawn us to these creatures in the first place? And what are their lives really like? In this \"entertaining look at 'the world's favorite insect'\" (\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review), \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author and science journalist Wendy Williams reveals the inner lives of these delicate creatures, who are far more intelligent and tougher than we give them credit for. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMonarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles each year from Canada to Mexico. Other species have learned how to fool ants into taking care of them. Butterflies' scales are inspiring researchers to create new life-saving medical technology. Williams takes readers to butterfly habitats across the globe and introduces us to not only various species, but \"digs deeply into the lives of both butterflies and [the] scientists\" (\u003ci\u003eScience\u003c\/i\u003e magazine) who have spent decades studying them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCoupled with years of research and knowledge gained from experts in the field, this accessible \"butterfly biography\" explores the ancient partnership between these special creatures and humans, and why they continue to fascinate us today. \"Informative, thought-provoking,\" (\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review) and extremely profound, \u003ci\u003eThe Language of Butterflies\u003c\/i\u003e is a \"fascinating book [that] will be of interest to anyone who has ever admired a butterfly, and anyone who cares about preserving these stunning creatures\" (\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e).","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46583442669724,"sku":"9781501178078","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7616\/7324\/files\/9781501178078.jpg?v=1774472944","url":"https:\/\/bronzeandbrass.store\/products\/the-language-of-butterflies-how-thieves-hoarders-scientists-and-other-obsessives-unlocked-the-secrets-of-the-worlds-favorite-insect-paperback","provider":"Bronze \u0026 Brass","version":"1.0","type":"link"}