Pocket Guides: Butterflies and Moths

by Barbara Taylor, George Beccaloni (Contributor)

A fascinating guide to the behavior and life cycles of these spectacular insects.

Back by popular demand, this series of information books for children ages 8 and over are the same handy size with a fresh new design. All the facts kids need to know about natural history, science, and history topics are in these information-packed little books. Also included are reference books everyone can use-dictionaries in English and Spanish, encyclopedias in key areas, a thesaurus, and a spelling dictionary.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Nature, Animals

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish there had been more small butterflies, and perhaps a few more types, but all in all it is easy to use, and the colours are lovely.

[Sarah Ehinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Cat Rennolds · Rating 3 out of 5]

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.

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