Dallinger, Jane

Introduces the various butterflies found in all parts of the world that have in common a slender pointed tip, or tail, on each hindwing.

Describes the life cycle of grasshoppers and discusses why some of these insects cause extensive damage to crops.

Text and photographs describe how a variety of spiders produce silk and use it for making webs, trapping insects for food, and for other purposes.

Text and photographs describe the transformation of tadpoles into mature frogs and toads.