The Young Collector's Handbook of Ants, Bees, Dragon-flies, Earwigs, Crickets, and Flies (Hymenoptera, Neuroptera, Orthoptera, Hemiptera, Diptera).

This charming handbook invites curious youngsters to step into the bustling world of insects, offering a gentle alternative to more familiar collections like stamps or coins. The author argues that gathering beetles, bees, dragonflies and their kin not only satisfies a collector’s urge but also sharpens observation and nurtures a love of the outdoors. With clear language and vivid illustrations, the book makes the science of entomology feel accessible and rewarding for beginners.

Covering five often‑overlooked orders—Hymenoptera, Neuroptera, Orthoptera, Hemiptera and Diptera—the guide explains how to spot, capture, and preserve each little specimen. It lists the modest tools a young naturalist needs, from a simple net to tiny pill boxes, and shows how modest expenses can yield a lifelong hobby. Readers will find encouragement to choose a favorite group and follow its secrets, turning every garden walk into a potential discovery.