Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of butterflies. Includes anatomy diagram and activity.

"Like fluttering shards of stained glass, butterflies possess a unique power to pierce and stir the human soul. Indeed, the ancient Greeks explicitly equated the two in a single word, psyche, so that from early times butterflies were not only a form of life, but also an idea. Profound and deeply personal, written with both wisdom and wit, Peter Marren’s Rainbow Dust explores this idea of butterflies--the why behind the mysterious power of these...

Describes the various stages in the life cycle of a butterfly, from the egg to the emergence of the adult butterfly.

Describes the life cycle, body parts, and behavior of the monarch butterfly. Includes instructions on how to raise a monarch.

Butterflies are as light as a feather and as old as the dinosaurs. Wherever dinosaurs roamed, butterflies were not far behind. Long after the dinosaurs disappeared, butterflies are still bringing joy and beauty to our world.

"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...

Inspired by the sight of some school kids releasing butterflies up into the sky, a young boy turns into a "butterfly scientist" and helps his teacher and classmates care for some caterpillars as they grow into butterflies.

"As Elmer the patchwork elephant is strolling through the jungle, he hears a cry for help. A butterfly is trapped. Elmer easily frees her. She promises to help Elmer. But how can a butterfly ever help an elephant?"-- Provided by publisher.

Kayla is a charming, colorful story of a young caterpillar who loves spending time with her friends in a milkwood tree. After a day of eating leaves, Kayla wraps herself in a comfy blanket for a nap. She dreams of soaring through the sky and, when she wakes up, she finds she's transformed into a beautiful butterfly! This heartwarming story celebrates growth, change, and the beauty of nature. With vivid illustrations and easy-to-read text, it's a perfect...

"This field guide highlights 100 butterflies found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding of these creatures and will be able to identify them in the wild." -- publisher's website.