First published in the UK in 2023 by Head of Zeus, part of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, London

Teeming hordes -- Origins -- Hexapods -- First in flight -- Wings over the world -- Flower power -- The mating game -- The next generation -- Living together -- For queen and colony -- Superorganism

"Life on Earth depends on the busy activities of insects, but global populations of these teeming creatures are currently under threat, with grave consequences for us all. Alien Worlds presents insects and other arthropods as you have never seen them before, explaining how they conquered the planet and why there are so many of them, and shedding light on the evolutionary marvels that enabled them to thrive. Blending glorious imagery with entertaining and informative science writing, this book takes you inside the hidden realm of insects and reveals why their fate carries profound implications for our own."--Dust jacket flap