Abstract

Monstrously strong "beetles," faster-than-a-jet airplane "oniyanma," and "jumping fleas" that can leap over the observation deck of Tokyo Tower... When insects are made human-sized, you can experience their amazing abilities. This is a book that scientifically reveals the hidden abilities of insects. The illustrated pages are also substantial.

Author’s Information

Rikao Yanagita was born on Tanegashima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture. He dropped out of the University of Tokyo. After working as an instructor at a cram school, he published "The Imaginary Science Reader" in 1996, which was a bestseller with 600,000 copies sold. In 1999, he established the Institute of Imagination Science. He has verified over 1,000 manga, anime, video games, and folktales. He is also active on YouTube "KUSOLAB. He is also actively sharing information on YouTube, "KUSOLAB." He is also a lecturer at the School of Science and Engineering, Meiji University.