About the book: 2000 / To get acquainted with the amazing world of beetles, you don’t need to travel to tropical countries. To do this, just read this book. Its author, Doctor of Biological Sciences S. S. Izhevsky, talks in a lively and fascinating manner about the most common and typical beetles for the fauna of Russia, of which there are about 20 thousand in total. The world of beetles is diverse, among these insects there are predators and vegetarians, giant beetles and baby beetles; some can fly beautifully, others move exclusively on foot, and there are also amphibious beetles that can exist both on land and under water. You will get acquainted with the history of each beetle, learn about how they mix across countries and continents, about the peculiarities of behavior and lifestyle and get a lot more interesting information. The book is beautifully illustrated and addressed to the widest range of readers.