Hundreds of animal species provide the cast of characters for these newly composed bio-limericks, arranged into 17 chapters by taxonomic group (such as Birds, Fishes, Insects) or biological subject (such as Ecology, Genetics, and Anthropology). Sometimes multiple verses on one organism or topic provide an extended story-line across successive poems. In addition, several stylistic vignettes recur throughout the book, such as: (a) “On the Farm”, which ranges from barnyards to fish farms to oyster farms; and (b) “Let’s Play Jeopardy”, where the reader guesses an animal from poetic clues the author provides. Each little jingle can be read as a stand-alone offering a quick chuckle or biological insight. But watch out—these poetic tidbits can be as addictive as popcorn, such that some readers will feel compelled to consume each chapter and indeed the entire book at one sitting! Covering nearly every creature that any amateur or professional biologist has ever heard of, these pun-filled limericks provide humorous insight into each critter or its peculiar habits, in a sharply witty and cutely informative way.
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Hundreds of animal species provide the cast of characters for these newly composed bio-limericks, arranged into 17 chapters by taxonomic group (such as Birds, Fishes, Insects) or biological subject (such as Ecology, Genetics, and Anthropology).
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Mammalogy (mammals).- Ornithology (birds).- The Life of a Couple of Birds.- Herpetology (reptiles and amphibians).- Ichthyology (fishes).- The Life of a Fish.- Entomology (insects).- Invertebrate Zoology (other than insects).- Microbiology (microbes).- Botany (plants).- Anatomy, Physiology, and Medicine.- Ecology.- Ethology (behavior).- Evolution.- Genetics.- Anthropology: The Human Saga.- Appendix: Famous Animal Phrases.
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ABOUT THE AUTHORHe’s a birder, and geneticist.His name is pronounced “Avis”, With a silent “e”, So that you can see:He’s an odd bird, slightly amiss!Poetry is his hobby,In office or a lobby; It keeps him sane, And not too vainOr snobby.ABOUT THE BOOKIt’s a textbook like no other,So why did Avise bother? To achieve lasting fame, And enhance his nameAs a great literary author!Natural history and biologyFully covered from A to Z. Humorous, delightful, And wisely insightful,Sheer poetry!ABOUT LIMERICKSSuch poems he hopes to transform…To a sublime and lofty art-form: Clean, wise, funny, Delightfully punny,And meant to biologically inform.
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Offers comprehensive coverage of animals and biological topics Written in lyrical style Combines humor with insightful, informative, and captivating storylines
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ISBN
9783319716244
Publisert
2018-01-03
Utgiver
Vendor
Springer International Publishing AG
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
155 mm
Aldersnivå
Popular/general, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
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