"Ever wondered how butterflies get their colors? Or which butterflies avoid predators by tasting bad? Or which body part butterflies use to taste? Explore this . . . book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked"--Provided by publisher.

Butterflies have always been eye-catching insects for young entomologists. Readers of this inviting and accessible volume are introduced to several kinds of butterflies and the unique markings and vivid colorings that have helped them adapt to their different habitats. After learning the rules of a responsible wildlife observer (including "keep your distance"), readers are encouraged to become field scientists by heading out into nature with a magnifying...

Butterflies and moths are fascinating creatures. There's so much to know about them and this informative volume has it all. Readers will get a close-up look at butterfly wings and learn how they fly.

"In A Butterfly's Life Cycle, beginning readers will learn about butterflies and their four life stages. Carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photos will capture young readers' interest as they are introduced to butterflies' appearance and behaviors throughout the life cycle, from egg to adult. A picture diagram shows the life cycle from one stage to the next, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about...

"This book tells the life story of a butterfly, using simple, concise text and stunning photographs. Read it to discover the unique life cycle and metamorphosis undergone by this fascinating insect as it changes from an egg to a caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly"--

"Explores the roles of butterflies in ecosystems, including butterflies' importance to ecosystems, threats to butterfly populations, and conservation efforts. Features sidebars, two infographics, and a "That's Amazing!" special feature"--

A caterpillar learns to be patient while trying to change into a butterfly.

"Outdoor educator and field researcher Sara Dykman made history when she became the first person to bicycle along­side monarch butterflies on their storied annual migration--a round-trip adventure that included three countries and more than 10,000 miles. Equally remarkable, she did it solo, on a bike cobbled together from used parts. Her panniers were recycled buckets. In Bicycling with Butterflies, Dykman recounts her incredible journey and the...

"Flutter, flutter! What did you just see? Was it a butterfly or a moth? Butterflies and moths are similar, but they have some important differences. Find out how their colors, antennae, bodies, and behaviors can all help you tell these two animal look-alikes apart. Filled with stunning photos and playful text, early learners will be delighted as each page turns"--

"The life cycle of the monarch butterfly begins when it is a tiny egg clinging to a leaf. In time, it goes through a transformation called metamorphosis to become a butterfly, and in the fall, it can migrate almost 100 miles each day. In this book, follow the story of one monarch butterfly and elarn about what it eats, how it grows, and more."--Dust jacket flap.