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All living things change as they grow. In these beautifully cardboard-engineered books, we follow the stages of transformation from a tiny egg to a Monarch butterfly and from an egg to a mature frog.

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6" x 4 1/4"For children ages 4-10 years. ... Read more

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Readers will gain useful hints and tips from the techniques and examples described in this guide. Paul Hicks explains clearly his practical approach to photographing butterflies and other insects in the wild and how it is possible to get fine results with basic 35mm cameras and equipment.

This book outlines in detail the approach Paul Hicks uses to photograph butterflies and insects and other invertebrates in the field. Chapters cover equipment, exposure, magnification, composition, flash photography, natural light, and there's an index.

Also Recommended: "The Complete Photographer: Completely Revised Edition." ... Read more

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20,000 species display dazzling variation in wing colors and patterns

Vane-Wright’s passion for his subject shines through, from his vivid descriptions of metamorphosis to his look at the diversity of butterflies. He investigates the mystery of butterfly migrations by following the travels of the North American monarch, which summers as far north as Canada but winters in Mexico and Southern California. Looking forward, he questions what the future holds for these delicate creatures as they face changing environments. ... Read more

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Children will be delighted by the glorious color photos of bothButterflies and Moths as well as such fun facts as what they eat, how they are differentfrom each other, and what the colors on their wings mean. ... Read more

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Lavishly illustrated and user-friendly, this watcher's guide--written by the president of the North American Butterfly Association--will help you distinguish easily identifiable groups of butterflies; shop for and use the new breed of close-range binoculars; create a butterfly-friendly garden; identify different forms of butterfly behavior; and protect their environments. It contains more than 160 species of North American butterflies in 6 families, with large-size photographs of these lovely creatures in the wild. "Glassberg [has an] infectious love of his subject."--Bird Watcher's Digest.
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This beautifully illustrated book offers a comprehensive guide to the more than six hundred butterfly species/subspecies found in the West Indies and southern Florida.Beginning with an historical overview which surveys possible origins, the size of island faunas, and conservation problems, the book proceeds to individual descriptions of each butterfly, from family to sub-species.Descriptions highlight each species' range, West Indian distribution (including numerous new island records), key identification features, observations on habitat choice and field behavior, and life history information.A taxonomic checklist, a list of plant genera families used as larval foodplants, an extensive bibliography, and a helpful index are also included. The book features the exquisite illustrations of Richard Lewington, all of which are presented in full color, many for the first time. Professional and amateur lepidopterists, zoologists, biogeographers, and natural historians will want this book for their libraries. ... Read more

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Butterflies are really cool!
An interesting teaser on butterflies for the younger set. Should stimulate curiosity. Good effort! ... Read more