When a plain gray moth sadly compares itself to its more exotic kin, the little moth feels even worse when a young girl, but things change when her brother explains that this type of moth is his favorite kind of insect.

Presents information on how to tell the difference between butterflies and moths, even though they are similar in many ways.

"Whimsical, exquisite and fragile, butterflies and moths have enchanted and inspired people for centuries. Origami artist Michael G. LaFosse is no exception. His original butterfly paper-folding techniques are a dramatic new development in origami--which some have hailed as the most important advance in origami since the first paper cranes appeared centuries ago. Hundreds of LaFosse butterflies have been featured in exhibitions around the world and...

This book lets children see the world through the eyes of one of the most beautiful insects on Earth – a butterfly. Readers will learn about how caterpillars change into butterflies, what butterflies eat, and where they live. Age-appropriate text is perfect for beginning readers and young listeners. A Words to Know section helps young readers make connections between the illustrations and concepts that may be new to them. Bright, full-color illustrations...

Spines, false eyes, looking like poop...colorful photos and descriptive text help explain the body parts, characteristics, and life cycles that make caterpillars special-and creepy. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high interest read.

Moths are fuzzier and fatter than their butterfly cousins. A lot of moths are brown and dull looking. Butterflies get songs and poems written about them. Hardly anyone swoons over moths. But moths deserve our respect and attention. Moths are pollinators, and many are native to America. While most insect pollinators work during the day, moths take the night shift. They visit flowers that bloom under the light of the moon. Moths play a vital role in...

This eBook is best viewed on a color device. This Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press illustrates in full color 423 of the most common, widespread, important, or unusual North American species of Lepidoptera. Information includes: -How to identify butterflies and moths -How to attract, rear and preserve them for study -How to assist these fascinating insects in their struggle for survival -Plus range maps, a special emphasis on immature forms,...

This widely praised book chronicles Peter Laufer's adventures within the butterfly industry and the butterfly underground. Laufer begins by examining the allure of butterflies throughout history, but his research soon veers into the high-stake realms of organized crime, ecological devastation, museum collections, and chaos theory. His ever-expanding journey of discovery throughout the Americas and beyond offers a rare look into a theater of intrigue,...

Butterflies & Moths is an easily accessible field guide to familiar North American butterflies and moths. This is an essential resource for any level of nature explorer, to recognize and name the most common butterflies and moths.

This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a butterfly's body parts, behaviors, and life cycle.