Time moves four times slower for houseflies than it does for humans.

Honeybees see rivers of polarized light that help them navigate to flowers.

Silverfish have a long and intricate courtship ritual that can last up 30 minutes.

Filled with facts about their actual lives and behaviors, "Bugs" is a collection of short stories written from the insect's point of view on the last day of its life. Join two monogamous wasps as they sort out their relationship, a firefly on his search for love, a pregnant mosquito as she deals with her unexpected cravings, and more. Each story is annotated with footnotes explaining the actual behaviors and offering more information about these fascinating creatures.

"Bugs" will have you thinking twice before you ever squish, stomp, or spray another insect.