ON
WINGS OF PAINTED GAUZE- THE BUTTERFLY *
Did you know butterflies are made of flowers,
pollen and sunshine? Discover how Butterfly
also enjoys a unique association with Princess
Leia, Cupid and the arrival of Spring.
ALL
THE BUZZ ABOUT BEES
What do an 1842 exploration to the Rocky
Mountains, honey-tongued ancient poets,
and an exhibit in the National History Museum
all have in common? Bees. Discover how the
bee helped shape the population of a nation,
inspire timeless poetry, and give special
meaning to an ancient chunk of amber.
ANTS:
DO THEY CARRY THE SECRET TO SUCCESS?
Ants have the patience of Job, the
strength of Hercules, and the community
ethic of your local mayor. Whether
building a palace for the Hindu god
Indra or blazing a trail to your picnic,
ants remind us that working for the
good of the whole will guarantee success
for us as well.
LADYBUG
- FASHIONISTA OF THE INSECT WORLD
From the gardener's best friend to
the official insect for five states,
Ladybug brings cheer, good luck, and
extra dollars to all who take the
time to appreciate her presence.
SPIDERS
- FROM CHARLOTTE TO SHELOB
Charlotte was not the first spider
in myth and legend to weave words
of wisdom and power. Meet the spiders
who have inspired heroes and heroines
from cultures all over the world to
spin webs of wisdom, weave amazing
dreams, and create order out of chaos.
THE FLY - LORD OR LOUSE?
Discover the insect that is the number
three pollinator of flowers, killed
more soldiers in the Spanish American
War than gunfire, and whispers sweet
solace into the ears of suffering
people.
MOSQUITOES.
WHY?
Possibly the most despised and dangerous
creatures on Earth, Mosquito features
prominently in everything from
the journals of Lewis and Clark to
Native American mythology and the
trials and tribulations of the Dalai
Lama.
TAKING
THE STING OUT OF SCORPIONS
Discover how Scorpion has lent his
venomous presence to the noble heraldry
of France and to ancient machines
of war, is a symbol used by Buddhist
monks, and is a revered presence in
the night sky.
WATER
ANIMALS:
LOBSTER
Who is graced with the most fanciful
names in all the Seven Seas, is the
inspiration for a spaceship's telescope,
and catches the eye of the Poet Laureate?
Lobster: much more than just a cantankerous
crustacean.
KING
OF WISDOM - THE SALMON (written by
Jacqueline Feather)
If a contest was held to determine
who was the wisest of all animals,
Salmon might just take the prize.
From the ancient Celts to modern-day
ceremonies, Salmon reigns supreme
in spirit and knowledge.
MUREX
- THE COLOR PURPLE
Discover how a tiny sea-snail brought
the world to its harbor, clothed royalty,
and kept Helen of Troy company
for ten long years.
SEALS-
ENCHANTING US ON THIS EARTH AND BEYOND
*
Discover how seals are part of many
an Irish family's ancestry, bring
good luck to those who help them,
and inspired the name of the tenth
planet in our solar system.
