"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 learn about what it eats, how it grows, and more."--Dust jacket flap.

Features color illustrations of a wide variety of butterflies in the different stages of their lives, from caterpillars to cocoons to butterflies.

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.

Kit includes one purple or pink Gonex Ultralight Handy Travel Backpack, 1 Butterflies & Moths handbook, 1 ruler, 1 clipboard, and colored pencils.

"The latest updated edition of this fact-filled, colorful look at the amazing world of butterflies, which includes two brand new illustrations and a call to action to protect these creatures and their habitats"-- Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of butterflies.

"This stunning exploration of butterflies from around the world is a companion to My Book of Birds. Geraldo Valério grew up in Brazil, watching white butterflies visit the vegetable patch behind his house. As he got older, he learned more about these unique and beautiful insects, which can be found on every continent except Antarctica. In this gorgeous album, Geraldo presents his favorite butterfly species from around the world. Paint and paper collage...

Photographs of butterflies that flutter, feed, and fly thousands of miles.