In 1900, the shapeshifting guardian of North Carolina's Biltmore estate faces deceptively dark and terrifying forces that make her question her own senses and who she can trust.
"Metamorphosis can be found throughout nature beyond just caterpillars and tadpoles. This [book] . . . explores some of the ocean's most fascinating creatures while explaining how and why these creatures metamorphose"--Provided by publisher.
"[This book] follows characters Scout and Daisy as they learn about caterpillars and butterflies. The book features field notes with more information about butterflies and a nature craft for kids to make at home"--Provided by publisher.
"Spider wants to cheer up and dazzle his friend Caterpillar using his web of magic tricks. But trick after trick fails to impress the now-sleeping caterpillar, who has tucked herself inside a tiny shell. Weeks later, Spider goes to visit his friend. Caterpillar asks him to wait as she slowly emerges from her sleep. Abracadabra! She is now a beautiful butterfly--the most magical trick of all"--Provided by publisher.
"Sometimes weird things happen to people. Ask Jake. He could tell you about the night he and his friends saw a strange light in the sky that seemed to be heading right for them. That was the night five normal kids learned that humanity is under a silent attack--and were given the power to fight back. Now Jake, Rachel, Cassie, Tobias, and Marco can transform into some of the most dangerous creatures on Earth. And they must use that power to outsmart an evil greater than anything the world has ever seen"--Provided by publisher.
By camouflaging herself, Clara Caterpillar, who becomes a cream-colored butterfly, courageously saves Catisha the crimson-colored butterfly from a hungry crow.
Explores the history of belief in werewolves and other shape-shifters, and discusses the features of werewolves, were-cats, skin-walkers, berserkers, swan maidens, selkies, and shape-shifter gods.
