Nature Underfoot

Thought provoking reading [for] entomologists and other naturalists...For readers who are not naturalists, the book will be a fascinating revelation of the complexities of the natural world and should persuade them to rethink their attitudes to the rest of life on Earth. -Peter Smithers, Antenna [Journal of The Royal Entomological Society] In a world where insects are in horrible decline, this fascinating call for understanding and affection for the small creatures around us is a powerfully necessary book! -Bill McKibben, author of Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out? A friendly, accessible, and thoughtful exploration of the nearly innumerable diverse life forms that have adapted to live in close proximity to humans. -Nicole Palffy-Muhoray, Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History John Hainze brings us into the captivating yet-overlooked world of household creatures, skillfully weaving together a series of fascinating encounters with these familiar and yet unknown subjects. -James Barilla, author of My Backyard Jungle: The Adventures of an Urban Wildlife Lover Who turned His Yard into a Habitat and Learned to Live with It This is a fascinating book - one that will engage you with stories and charm you with drawings. Insects have never been more intriguing than under the watchful eye of John Hainze. He is an entomologist with a conscience. Our insect world deserves his plea for appreciation and care. -Mary Evelyn Tucker, Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology and coauthor of Journey of the Universe Nature Underfoot illuminates the overlooked wonders of ignored plants, creatures, and other forms of life we encounter daily -- and their implications for our place in nature. A stunning book as riveting as a sunbeam to a young child. -Thomas E. Lovejoy, University Professor of Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University