Discusses 120 of the most common caterpillars and the adult butterflies and moths they become and gives advice on how to raise caterpillars to adults.

"This book adds to our understanding of caterpillars by providing a means to identify common caterpillars via excellent photos of early stages that are associated with photos of adults, and through snippets of natural history text for each ...

Caterpillars are as varied, fascinating, and often as colorful as the adult butterflies they become. This is the most comprehensive guide to these creatures available.

Caterpillars attract children like magnets—their shapes, colors, and locomotion styles are impossible to resist.

An introduction to the stages a caterpillar goes through as it develops from an egg to eventually becoming a butterfly.

First hand information and stunning photographs give readers a rare glimpse into the form, diet, defenses, habitat, and geographic range of many extraordinary caterpillars.

Engaging text, fascinating facts, and beautiful photos complete these books where readers will discover how the process of a new life starting is always fascinating.

In addition, readers will find text features such as a labeled photo diagram, glossary, and index in the back of the book.

“For the lover of all things lepidopterous, The Book of Caterpillars is a beautifully curated collection and guide to 600 species from around the globe.” —The American Biology Teacher While most of us picture caterpillars as cute ...