Beautiful, swift and graceful, butterflies and moths are a source of wonder and amazement. This comprehensive guide examines the brief but brilliant lives of these fascinating creatures. Discover how butterflies and moths feed, examine the complex transitions they make throughout their lives, and learn why they are masters of disguise. Five exciting Focus spreads allow you to observe detailed aspects of butterfly and moth life, such as silk worm creating silk and a butterfly in flight. Myth boxes explore popular stories associated with butterflies, moths and caterpillars and Did You Know? features provide amazing facts about these enchanting creatures.

 

 

This book features in the following series: Nature Fact Files, Nature Watch .

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 2001 by Anness Publishing .

John Farndon has written many books for children, specialising in popular science and astronomy. He has twice been shortlisted for the "Copus Science Book Prize. "