silkworms

Describes the life cycle of silkworms and how they make silk for clothing. Includes a STEAM activity, a picture glossary, critical thinking questions, and career advice from experts at the Smithsonian.

Julia, a Korean-American, and her friend Patrick learn about tolerance, friendship, and patience while working together on a project about silkworms.

Follows the life journey of Sophie the silkworm, from hungry caterpillar to silky cocoon to moth, as she proves to the sheep that she is just as useful to the farmer as they are.

This book describes the physical characteristics and life cycle of the silkworm.

Discusses the various stages in the life of a silkworm whose cocoon furnishes silk for clothing and other items.

Color photos and text present the world of the caterpillar, including its life cycle, physical traits, movement, food, and enemies.

Song Sun, who has a tendency to talk too much, gives away the secret of making Chinese silk and must try to save it.

Four generations of women from the same family, whose lives are bound to the fate of the Weaving Maid, learn about sacrifice as they discover love and passion.

Photographs and text describe the silkworm and its use to people.

Introduces children to the life cycle of a silkworm, describing the changes the insects go through during each developmental stage.