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Zoobooks Series
Butterflies
Discusses butterflies, their metamorphosis, and their migration and presents some butterfly-related activities.
- GenresNonfictionAnimals
24 pages, Library Binding
First published January 1, 1991
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March 7, 2026
I read this book with my daughter after finding it at the library because she has always loved butterflies and enjoys learning about insects and animals. My personal interest in it was that it was a Zoobook, which I fondly remember reading many books in this series as a child myself. The book provides clear and engaging information about butterflies, including their anatomy, habitats, and especially their life cycle. The photographs are beautiful and really help bring the information to life. Because the text is clear and straightforward, I would recommend this book for early elementary students, around 2nd or 3rd grade.
In the classroom, I would use this book during a science unit on insects or life cycles. After reading the book, students could create diagrams showing the stages of a butterfly’s life cycle or create a fact web graphic organizer and then write short informational pieces about what they learned. This book could also pair well with observing caterpillars in the classroom and documenting their transformation into butterflies. I have always had an interest in doing this activity with my students since my daughter loved it so much. Using informational texts like this helps students build both science knowledge and nonfiction reading skills.
In the classroom, I would use this book during a science unit on insects or life cycles. After reading the book, students could create diagrams showing the stages of a butterfly’s life cycle or create a fact web graphic organizer and then write short informational pieces about what they learned. This book could also pair well with observing caterpillars in the classroom and documenting their transformation into butterflies. I have always had an interest in doing this activity with my students since my daughter loved it so much. Using informational texts like this helps students build both science knowledge and nonfiction reading skills.
October 19, 2020
This beautifully illustrated issue taught me the following facts:
-The word "butterfly" comes from a word that means "the color of butter."
-Butterflies are mostly found in tropical areas.
-The Queen Alexandra is the largest while the Small Blue is the smallest.
-Butterflies have scales on their wings.
-They are preyed on by both birds and spiders (eww).
-The word "butterfly" comes from a word that means "the color of butter."
-Butterflies are mostly found in tropical areas.
-The Queen Alexandra is the largest while the Small Blue is the smallest.
-Butterflies have scales on their wings.
-They are preyed on by both birds and spiders (eww).
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December 27, 2025
Zoobooks was one of my favorite childhood reading activities; I always looked forward to receiving it each and every month.
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