This book is an educational reader on entomology and natural science, published in 1937 in Manila by Progressive Schoolbooks. Co-authored by Daniel M. Buñag and Lucretia Belting, the text was likely intended for elementary school students during the American colonial or Commonwealth period, serving as a localized curriculum resource. It details the life cycles, habits, and cultural relevance of numerous insects and arachnids common to the Philippines, such as the grasshopper, mosquito, and the deadly Pulang Puit (Black Widow) spider. The book holds relevance to Philippine history and culture as it consciously incorporates local dialect names for insects (like Salagubang, Alitaptap, and Uang), a practice necessary for making the curriculum accessible and pertinent to Filipino students across different regions. Chapters frequently address the real-world impact of pests on local agriculture, such as the devastation caused by the locust and the coconut beetle, reflecting the major economic concerns of the era. The presence of Silliman University's name on the cover suggests an institutional connection to the book's development, review, or promotion.
Philippine insect stories