A World for Butterflies: Their Lives, Behavior and Future (Paperback)

by Phillip J. Schappert (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
STARRED REVIEW: Beautifully illustrated with photos of live butterflies... clear and concise writing style, make this book an absolute must. (Nancy Bent Booklist 20000801)

Impeccably researched ... enjoyable, informative, and indispensable. (Entomological Society of America 20010201)

[Schappert's] lavishly illustrated book provides an introduction to this ephemeral but ubiquitous arthropod. (Nature 20000908)

Condenses an immense amount of scientific information about butterflies into a relatively slim volume of lucid prose and vivid photographs. (Gary Clark Houston Chronicle 20001101)

Stunningly illustrated ... a must for anyone with a fondness for this photogenic insect. (Discover 20001224)

Profusely illustrated, detailed look at the world of butterflies, covering virtually every aspect of the insect. (Lynn Van Matre Chicago Tribune )

Product Description
* Chosen by Booklist (American Library Association) as one of the 'Top 10 Sci-Tech Books' in 2000.

Butterflies are the most charismatic species of the insect world. Their brilliant colors, ability to fly, complex behavior, ecological relationships with plants and animals, and their broad distribution in a wide variety of habitats have fascinated people for centuries.

With over 300 color photographs and drawings, A World For Butterflies is a lavishly illustrated guide to the world of butterflies providing a wide range of information about this colorful and graceful insect.

The book is divided into five chapters, each focusing on a major question: - What are butterflies? - How many kinds of butterflies are there? - Where do they live? - How do they live? - What can we do to help them survive?

Among the many topics discussed in detail are evolution, life cycle, courtship and reproduction, anatomy, geographic distribution, migration, demography, as well as butterfly-watching.

A World For Butterflies is the first book to feature photographs of butterflies in their natural settings, accompanied by fascinating text, such as: - Only one or two out of a hundred eggs will survive to become a butterfly - Strategies to deter predators include false eyespots, heads and bright wings that 'disappear' when folded up - Butterflies without strong anti-predator scent or taste have evolved to look exactly like those that do.

Accurate, comprehensive, and beautifully illustrated, this is the ultimate guide to the world of butterflies.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Firefly Books (March 5, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1554070651
• ISBN-13: 978-1554070657
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #422,367 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars FABULOUS World for Butterflies!, November 28, 2004

By	Sherry Skipper (Southern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A World for Butterflies: Their Lives, Behaviour and Future (Hardcover)

As an educator and butterfly enthusiast I whole-heartedly recommend this book. Phil Schappert has done an amazing job at providing clear, easy-to-understand information about one of the world's most amazing insects. Remember learning about butterflies when you were a kid (probably learned a lot of incorrect material!)? Well, you will see pictures of what goes on in the butterfly world from this expert. The glossary provides a fabulous list of lep terms-just awesome! No butterfly afficionado should be without this book!