Insect Anatomy is not just a gorgeous illustrated guide to insect anatomy but also a fantastic resource for discovering new kinds of insects and a plethora of facts about them. This book is so much more than an anatomical reference. Anyone interested in entomology, regardless of experience or knowledge level, would benefit greatly from adding this to their shelves!

As always, a quick thank you to the publisher, Storey Publishing. Thank you to NetGalley for facilitating the exchange of this ARC. Lastly, thank you to my readers for sticking with me!

This book was so informative! Each page taught me so much, and I loved every second of it. You’ll benefit from a re-read (or several) to truly digest all the information given, but with all the pretty artwork and the easy-to-read writing style, that won’t feel like a chore at all.

Speaking of the illustrations, they are stunning. I would hang most of them up on my wall. One that really stuck with me was Rothman’s drawing of an orchid mantis (my favorite species of mantis.)

You can absolutely feel the passion in the artwork and writing both. Everything is so beautiful and fascinating and I found myself feeling so sad when I finished it because there wasn’t any more. I already miss the pages going in-depth about how ant colonies function…

I truthfully cannot recommend this book enough. Pick it up! It could make a great gift for any entomologist or artist in your life, or a fantastic way to treat yourself.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC! This book contains stunning artwork and a lot of in-depth information about insects. It was a joy to read. I can't wait to purchase my own copy.

Publishing date: 02.09.2025 (DD/MM/YYYY)
Thank you to NetGalley and Storey Publishing for the ARC. My opinions are my own.

Do you like bugs? Do you like learning about bugs? Then this is for you!

You get:
- Beautiful illustrations
- A look into the lifecycle of bugs
- Anatomy
- Different species
- To-size illustrations of some of the larger bugs (this does not work on digital editions)
- Defense mechanisms

This book is fitting of all ages, and anyone interested in bugs. Even just those who love beautiful illustrations.

I adore bugs. All colors, shapes, and sizes. And I adored this book just as much. 5 stars, beautiful, highly recommend.

Another amazing addition to our family's home library! Insect Anatomy joins the beloved ranks of the other "anatomy" books from Rothman in my kids' hearts. Getting to learn about all of the delightfully creepy crawlies of the world with such gorgeous illustrations is a treat, and I know this book will be referenced and explored for a long time to come!

Another incredible book by Julia Rothman!

I was so excited to receive an eARC of this book from the publisher on NetGalley! My family has been enjoying Julia Rothman’s books for years and we can’t wait to add this one to the collection when it comes out in September.

This book is great for multiple ages—it’s engaging for little kiddos who aren’t reading yet, great for middle grade and still fun for older kids and adults that love to learn! Highly recommend to families and libraries!

My kids absolutely love this series and we were so excited to see that a new one was coming out. The illustrations are beautiful and my kids were fascinated with it. Will definitely buy a hard copy of it.

One of my goals this year has been to read more nonfiction, and as a nature and insect enthusiast, I was immediately drawn to this book by its unique and beautiful cover.

The illustrations are absolutely stunning and gave me so much inspiration, especially as an artist who frequently draws bugs myself.
The content is both informative, and presented in a way that’s easily digestible and fun. It’s the kind of book you can flip through for a quick burst of knowledge, or sit with for hours soaking in the beautiful art.

I can’t wait to add a physical copy to my collection when it’s published!
5 Stars. ⭐️

What’s your favorite niche subject to read about? Mine is definitely nature. 🪲🌿🌸

I am thankful to NetGalley for an e-arc copy of this book.

This is a wonderful book. It's truly full of useful and interesting information, and the illustrations make it even richer. I looked through it with my niece, who loves insects and bugs, and since she’s only six years old and Italian, she didn’t understand everything, even though I summarized the main parts for her. She loved it—she really enjoyed the illustrations and was very interested in the anatomical sections and the eggs. She especially liked the brightly colored insects and felt a bit sad that they don’t exist in nature where we live.
I hope it will be translated into Italian—I'll definitely buy it for her as a gift. I recommend this book to anyone who loves spending time outdoors, to those who are fascinated by bugs and insects, and also to anyone passionate about illustrations, because these are truly wonderful. It might also be appreciated by people who enjoy painting, as it could serve as great inspiration.

My daughter (age 10) and I sat down and flipped through Insect Anatomy together, and as with all the books in the series, we found the illustrations highly engaging. She said that the pictures were beautiful and that the whole book made bugs seem less “intimidating” (her word choice) and more interesting! I must say, I agree. Like other books in the series, Insect Anatomy is not necessarily a title to be read cover to cover in sequence, but can be equally enjoyed as a reference or simply paged through at random. Along with chapters highlighting different types of insects and how insects grow and develop, there is also a section with suggested hands-on activities. This book is full in interesting tidbits of information, pleasingly presented in hand drawn and painted info-graphics. There is a small portion mentioning “millions of years” and evolutionary history, as well as a couple pages on insects and climate change, but that is to be expected in this sort of book and are both so small as to be negligible in a book with so much other great content to enjoy.

Overall, Insect Anatomy would make a great addition to anyone’s nature study library or science shelf, and I don’t think there is any age limit for enjoying this book! I believe it would be a fun read for the bug enthusiast and the bug “skeptic” alike.

A super informative book for all things insect and things that you thought were insects but aren't (and it tells you why!) Great illustrations and layout - the sort of book that a kid could spend hours pouring over and then return to time and again after finding something crawly out in the garden.

I hate bugs and insects, but I love this series of books. You learn a ton and the illustrations are great. I think they would make amazing fabric patterns.

Julia Rothman has created yet another book that will fascinate and delight anybody who loves insects. She has again chosen the same format as used in previous books that delights my artist heart…lots and lots of colorful illustrations accompanied by brief captions in bulleted points for easy reading and fact gathering. Adults and children alike will spend hours of enjoyment in this volume.

Again, there is a brief mention of evolution, so if you believe in a Creator, just skip that part.

As an aspiring ethologist currently pursuing a degree in animal behaviour, i found this extremely interesting and, while i knew a lot of it, found it quite informative. I think that this would be the perfect read for someone who wants to dive into entomology and learn about insects!

5 stars

I collect all of Julia Rothman's anatomy books, so I was beyond grateful to get this one. Splendid as always. Her illustrations are charming, informative, and full of heart. I can’t wait for this to be published—my daughter is going to love it just as much as I do. A beautiful addition to our collection.

a truly fascinating book with fantastic illustrations and easily understandable descriptions.
I love the drawings of the anatomy with labels, the life cycles of the insects, the beautiful illustrations next to the different types of each bug and the comparison pictures and descriptions (eg. difference between dragonfly and damselfly) which make for easier learning. My daughters both enjoyed recognising and learning the different insects with me and were little explorers in the garden looking for them.

I’m a huge fan of Julia Rothman, and this latest addition to her collection truly stands out. We already own the entire series, and this book has quickly become a favorite for both me and my 3-year-old. It perfectly caters to our love for browsable nonfiction.

The level of detail in this book is nothing short of amazing. Rothman has included a wealth of information that covers all aspects of insect anatomy in a way that is accessible and engaging for any readers (not just kids!!). Each page is filled with vibrant illustrations and fun facts that spark curiosity. I especially appreciate how she thought of everything related to insects! I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of tangentially related topics she was able to include in this book.

Overall, this book is the perfect addition to our collection. I highly recommend this book (and the whole series) to anyone who loves illustrated nonfic or nature books.

This is such a fantastic book. Rothman is so good at these books and she deserves all of the fortunes she’s made off of them. The illustrations are both accurate and beautiful, and it’s packed with information. A must-buy for every homeschool, library, nature center, nature lover and insect lover.

I read a temporary digital loan of this book via netgalley.

This book is a wealth of information that any bug lover (or bug curious) would appreciate. Not to mention it’s very beautifully illustrated. Never in my life did I think I would know what the guts of a housefly would look like, but here we are! I love the way it is formatted in sections and I really appreciate all the detail and research that must have gone into this publication. As a fun bonus, I was able to identify some insects that I’ve seen around my home and region!

A great introduction to identifying insects. Would recommend for anyone wanting to go into the wild and see what insects are in their spaces or those with gardens who are just curious. A great resource for all interesting in learning.about insects and the drawings are top tier.

this felt like a reading a kid's summer journal who just discovered they have a new hyperfixation, so cute and full of whimsy while presenting some really interesting facts. While I was not a fan of the "these insects are actual size" pages, especially the one for beatles, this did satiate the part of my brain that loves to look at all creatures and wonder how they manage to look like that naturally