These small but comprehensive pocket-sized books are packed with interesting facts, systematically organized for quick reference. Fully illustrated with color photos, drawings, and valuable reference sections with charts, graphs or maps.
Barbara Taylor has written more than 120 children's books and encyclopedias. She was previously Science Editor at London's Natural History Museum. She has won the American Association of Physics Science Award and the National Literacy Association Wow Award.
This is not a guide that you would pick up to identify a butterfly or moth in your region, but one you would use to learn more about those insects based upon their general climate region. This book has beautiful images and presents a basic overview of butterflies and moths, in general.
Visually beautiful, accurate images of butterflies from around the world, with a lot of information about their habits and habitats. A decent comprehensive introduction to the topic. Despite its pocket size, however, not likely to be useful to a collector unless also a world traveler; more an overview for a beginner. A few confusing points: Not all of the butterflies pictured are clearly labeled with their scientific names, nor the location where they are typically found.