Photographs and text explore the behavior and life cycles of butterflies and moths, examining mating rituals, camouflage, habitat, and growth from pupa to larva to adult.
"A newly-emerged peppered moth blends in with other speckled-winged moths on lichen-covered branches, but over time the moths with black wings increase as trees are blackened by soot from man-made machines"--Provided by publisher.
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces butterflies and moths to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
When a plain gray moth sadly compares itself to its more exotic kin, the little moth feels even worse when a young girl, but things change when her brother explains that this type of moth is his favorite kind of insect.
Explores the life cycle of both the caterpillars and the tents they create. Readers will also learn how these seemingly small animals can defoliate an entire tree as they maintain their home.
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces moths to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by the publisher.
Kind-hearted Virgilio the moth, as a creature of the night, can only admire the beauty of the roses, so one evening Luci the lightning bug gives him a magical star for him to love and care for.
