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

"Monarch butterflies are among the most recognized butterflies in the world due to their unique coloring. They also go on a migration journey that can be more than 2,000 miles (3,200 km) long! Readers of this innovative volume explore the life of the monarch butterfly and learn fun facts about these fascinating insects along the way. Age-appropriate text is paired with eye-catching photographs that hold readers' attention. In addition, engaging diagrams...

"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"--

A field guide to butterflies and moths around the world, each depicted by a full-color photograph with a caption that describes key features and points of differentiation.

"National Audubon Society collection nature series." Guide to seven hundred butterflies native to North America.

Learn about butterflies and their place in the ecosystem.

"In the book's opening chapters, Hoskins describes the evolution, anatomy, lifecycle, ecology, and taxonomy of the world's butterflies. The second half of the book offers comprehensive coverage of every butterfly family, along with fascinating accounts of butterfly behavior. Readers of all backgrounds will be delighted and informed by interesting facts and stories about Lepidoptera, from the spectacular Tiger Swallowtail, Blue Morpho, and Tibetan...