Almost all children are fascinated by living things. This volume is designed to help them gain a greater appreciation of butterflies and moths. The illustrations should appeal not only to younger children, who will enjoy the experience of sharing the book with an adult, but also to older children, who should find it a useful introduction to serious nature study. Internet links provide readers with further areas for study and make downloadable images easily accessible.
Sponsored by the Roger Tory Peterson Institute Peterson First Guides are the first books the beginning naturalist needs . ... PETERSON FIRST GUIDES INCLUDE : Astronomy • Birds • Butterflies and Moths • Caterpillars • Clouds and Weather ...
Introduces butterflies and moths, discussing their habitats, physical characteristics, predators, defense mechanisms, life cycles and metamorphosis, and includes close-up photographs of an array of diverse specimens of each.
With over 600 stunning, full-color photographs of over 500 species of butterflies and moths, this is the most beautiful and clear guide to the identification of these fantastic flying insects....
Learn about some of the most beautiful and interesting winged wonders of the world.
Metamorphosis brings astonishing and exciting changes to a pair of caterpillar friends, who take pride in being the same--and different.
Photographic guide illustrates the life cycles and charactersitics of various kinds of moths, butterflies, and caterpillars.
Butterflies and Moths
Finely detailed, accurately rendered illustrations depict 29 species of lepidoptera, among them sheep moth, painted lady, malachite butterfly, and western tiger swallowtail. Captions.
Original. This beautiful book continues the Ozark Society Foundation s nature series created almost forty years ago and is the first time that all of Arkansas s rich population of butterflies and moths has been written about.
A comprehensive and fully illustrated guide, this book is the definitive photographic reference guide for anyone interested in butterflies and moths found in Britain and Ireland.