Bombo's Big Question (Mandarin)

By Kip Will

Book Overview

This is a richly illustrated tale of Bombo, an inquisitive young beetle, that discovers her "superpower" and then sets out on an adventure to discover how she got this ability."Bombo's Big Question" is a fable about the adventures of a bombardier beetle named Bombo. It's an allegory that intends to promote curiosity, critical thinking, and natural explanations. Ultimately Bombo does find a good answer and one that goes beyond a mechanistic explanation in that the answer connects her personally to the rest of life. In addition to the story, the book includes a pronunciation guide for the scientific names, explanations of the biology and concepts presented, a discussion of the chemical ecology of the beetles, and profiles of the scientists behind the real studies of these amazing insects.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1986476413
• ISBN13: 9781986476416
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"