Eyewitness: Butterfly & Moth (Eyewitness Books) [Hardcover]

DK Publishing (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2000 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: DK Eyewitness Books

Discover in close-up the enchanting and secret life of butterflies and moths.

Here is an original and exciting look at the natural history of butterflies and moths. Stunning real-life photographs provide a unique "eyewitness" view of the behavior of these complex and vividly beautiful insects, their structure and life cycle, where they live and feed, and how they protect themselves. See a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis, how silk moths make silk, a caterpillar eating its own eggshell, and butterflies that have become extinct. Learn how a caterpillar can frighten off predators, why some adult moths never eat, which butterfly migrates the length of a subcontinent, and how to breed butterflies and moths. Discover how a caterpillar transforms itself into a chrysalis, which butterfly lives with ants, why butterflies and moths often mimic each other, how a chrysalis can look like a dead leaf, and much, much more.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6-8 The remarkable beauty of the many rare and exotic moths and butterflies portrayed here will appeal to naturalists of all ages. This well-organized, profusely illustrated introduction/survey briefly explains the differences between butterflies and moths; compares them to other orders of insects; discusses their life cycles; describes some of the physical or behavioral characteristics of over 200 world species; examines endangered species, migration, hibernation patterns and defense mechanisms; and offers tips on observing the insects in the field and rearing them at home. The brief text in each short chapter is surrounded by a dozen or more clear color photographs of a variety of moths and butterflies and caterpillars and pupae against a clean white background. Extended captions in small print appear under each photo and identify the animal portrayed by common as well as by scientific name, cite its geographical range, and supplement the text with bits of additional information. The text is succinctly written and thorough. The book's numerous color photos are excellent; however, the small print used in the captions may discourage some readers. Jourdan's Butterflies and Moths Around the World (Lerner, 1981) provides more in-depth information on about 50 different species; however, Whalley's book describes the characteristics of about four times as many butterflies and moths, making it a useful addition to natural history collections. Karey Wehner, San Francisco Public Library
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

...a mini museum between the covers of a book. [Eyewitness series] -- The New York Times

These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers. [Eyewitness series] -- School Library Journal

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN; 1st edition (July 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789458322
• ISBN-13: 978-0789458322
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #638,673 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars learning fun, February 14, 2011

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This review is from: Butterfly & Moth (Eyewitness Books) (Hardcover)

my daughter is fascinated by butterflies like most little girls are. we have read from cover to cover & she just can't get enough. the pictures are wonderful & it is full of facts. detailed illustrations of the life cycle & different types of butterflies & moths.

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely pictures, July 18, 2011

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This review is from: Eyewitness: Butterfly & Moth (Eyewitness Books) (Hardcover)

Truly beautiful colorful pictures with information even adults can learn from. I have honestly never seen a bad Eyewitness book-- the pictures are always captivating. We paired this book with a butterfly hatching kit and my niece loved her gift.

7 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Plain, plain, plain: When will this book ever end?, September 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Butterfly & Moth (Eyewitness Books) (Hardcover)

I love Eyewitness books, but I thought this book was boring. This book has some obeious facts about butterfly life cycles, some butter fly facts, and some moth facts. But when you read the book it seems like the book will never end because the book is so repetitive.