Frank Eugene Lutz became an entomologist at a time when this science was still new. He was one of the first to set up experiments in the study of heredity using the drosophila, the common fruit fly. In his many field trips he observed unusual insects in their natural habitats and brought back thousands of valuable specimens. As curator of the Department of Entomology at the American Museum of Natural History, he was responsible for innovations in labeling and museum display. His observations of more than one thousand species found in his own back yard were the basis of his classic book, A Lot of Insects. And he set up the first nature trail in America; devising museum exhibits in natural outdoor settings.

This first biography of one of the great American entomologists is filled with all the excitement that is to be found in the strange and infinite world of insects. Here is the fascinating story of Dr. Lutz's career along with a series of projects you can carry out, wherever you happen to be, to follow in his footsteps.

NATURE PROJECTS YOU CAN DO
Insects are all around us. The projects included in this book will help you to observe for yourself their wondrous ways, their food habits, life cycles, social relationships, home-building skills, and other interesting traits. 

All the equipment you need is inexpensive or easily made. Some of the projects included in this book are: BRINGING INSECTS TO YOU, THE HOWS OF COLLECTING, PRESERVING AND MOUNTING, and AN INSECT ZOO.

And remember, while we already know much about insect life, much, much more remains to be learned. Even the amateur entomologist can make a contribution to science through his own research.

From the dust jacket