A very good entomological overview. Contains opening chapters on basic insect anatomy and physiology, behavior, and ecology. The rest of the book contains information on each order of insects, from Blattodea to Zoraptera, plus a final chapter on the collection and care of specimens. Many black and white illustrations, photographs and diagrams throughout and numerous references are situated at the end of each chapter.

This 7 volume set covers the following broad topics: Reproduction and Development, Development, Endocrinology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, and Control (the final volume is Indexes). Each contains many chapters on more specific topics, from “Hormones Controlling Homeostasis in Insects” to “The Development of the Olefactory System.” Each article contains supporting illustrations in black and white and/or color and numerous pages of references. Most suitable for graduate students or undergraduates with some knowledge in entomology.