Miniature Giants: Insect Stories Beyond The Ordinary | Entomology, Ecology & Conservation Explained Through Engaging Real Stories - Hardcover

Geetha, Iyer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0143470981 ISBN 13: 9780143470984

Publisher: Penguin Viking, 2025

Synopsis

Insects are at the cutting edge of scientific innovation. Researchers today are studying them to design heart valves, prosthetics, drones, noise-canceling headphones, and countless other technologies. In many ways, insects have already mastered what humans are only beginning to understand.

Yet despite inhabiting every corner of the planet and sustaining entire ecosystems, insects remain widely misunderstood and underappreciated. And while entomological research is flourishing around the world, the field is still in its early stages in India.

In Miniature Giants, biologist and naturalist Geetha Iyer sets the record straight. She highlights remarkable insects and their extraordinary behaviors, revealing just how essential—and astonishing—these creatures truly are. Along the way, she debunks common myths and misconceptions, showing that fear and misinformation often stem from simple ignorance. This captivating book is both a celebration of insects and a compelling call for their conservation.

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About the Author

Geetha Iyer is an ardent wildlife watcher, naturalist, author, teacher and consultant in the twin fields of education and environment. A zoology graduate with a Ph.D in Education from Madras University, she was a biology teacher for well over 25 years and Head of Sahyadri School, KFI, Pune for three years. She enjoys conducting workshops and giving talks on education, environment and natural history for diverse groups ranging from students, teachers to scientists, nurses and forest guards.

Edition details

• Publisher: Penguin Viking
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0143470981
• ISBN 13: 9780143470984
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256