butterflies

"Almost nothing is more naturally magical than seeing a butterfly alight on a flower in your garden and then fly away! From the lovely orange of the monarch to the blues of the pipevine swallowtail, butterflies are found all over North America and are often one of the bugs young readers are able to identify on sight. In this volume, age-appropriate text and detail explain how butterflies are born and change, their food supply, and their bodies. Beautiful photographs of butterflies up close draw in readers and leave them wanting to spot a majestic butterfly in the wild!"--Provided by publisher.

"Next set in the Learn About series about animal groups"--.

"Readers will learn to spot the differences between these insects. . . . Leveled text relays what the animals look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which animal is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page. . . . A See and Compare spread shows and labels each animal side by side, while a Quick Facts feature lists . . . more information about their similarities and differences"--Provided by publisher.

In A Butterfly's Life Cycle, beginning readers will learn about butterflies and their four life stages. Carefully leveled text and vibrant, fullcolor photos will capture young readers' interest as they are introduced to butterflies' appearance and behaviors throughout the life cycle, from egg to adult. A picture diagram shows the life cycle from one stage to the next, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about butterflies online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age appropriate websites. A Butterfly's Life Cycle also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. A Butterfly's Life Cycle is part of Jump!'s Life Cycles series.

"In this powerful story of empathy, resilience, and the universal need for home and safety, a young refugee must find the courage to venture outside to set a beautiful butterfly free after her brother brings it in from the outside"--BTCat.

Butterflies have always been eye-catching insects for young entomologists. Readers of this inviting and accessible volume are introduced to several kinds of butterflies and the unique markings and vivid colorings that have helped them adapt to their different habitats. After learning the rules of a responsible wildlife observer (including "keep your distance"), readers are encouraged to become field scientists by heading out into nature with a magnifying glass to see these bugs for themselves. Beautiful photographs and a vibrant design make the science content especially fun and lively.

Marion volunteers at the Santa Vista Arboretum butterfly release and helps her younger sister Gabby overcome her fear of bugs so she can also attend the event.

"It's a . . . butterfly! Young readers will get the fast facts on these colorful insects, including butterfly body parts, habitats, life cycles, and why they are important to the environment. Along the way, they will also uncover . . . facts"--Provided by publisher.

Butterfly learns from Bee that he too is a pollinator and can help in the important work of pollinating plants.

"A wordless picture book portrayal of war seen through the eyes of a young girl who finds hope in the symbolism of yellow butterflies against the background of a pure blue sky. Using the colors of his national flag, Oleksandr Shatokhin has created a[n] . . . emotional response to the conflict in Ukraine and provided a narrative full of . . . visual metaphors for readers to consider as they travel from the devastating effects of war to a place of hope for peace and the future. Back matter includes notes on sharing a wordless picture book and how to talk to children about war"--Provided by publisher.