"The life cycle of the monarch butterfly begins when it is a tiny egg clinging to a leaf. In time, it goes through a transformation called metamorphosis to become a butterfly, and in the fall, it can migrate almost 100 miles each day. In this book, follow the story of one monarch butterfly and elarn about what it eats, how it grows, and more."--Dust jacket flap.

This stunning photographic guide will have butterfly enthusiasts of all ages aflutter. Judy Burris and Wayne Richards include more than 400 full-color, up-close images that present the life cycles of 23 common North American butterflies in amazing detail. Watch caterpillars hatch from eggs, eat and grow, form into chrysalides, emerge as colorful butterflies, and fly through the air. You'll also learn which plants butterflies avoid and which native...

A caterpillar learns to be patient while trying to metamorphosize.

Easy-to-read text, bright, colorful design, and oversized, close-up photos bring readers into the wonderful world of butterflies! This book describes a butterfly's body parts, eating habits, and defense mechanisms. Covered in detail is the butterfly's life cycle, as the insect changes from egg to caterpillar to pupa to adult. Readers will learn about butterfly habitats, hibernation, and migration. Also covered are different types of butterflies, including...

Introduces some of the characteristics of different butterflies.

A protected lamb and an independent butterfly discuss their different ways of living.