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The Little Book of Butterflies
A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-sized exploration of the world’s butterflies
Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Butterflies is an accessible and enjoyable mini reference book about the world’s butterflies, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics—from anatomy, diversity, and reproduction to habitat and conservation. It also includes curious facts and a section on butterflies in myths, folklore, and modern culture around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of butterflies.
Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Butterflies is an accessible and enjoyable mini reference book about the world’s butterflies, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics—from anatomy, diversity, and reproduction to habitat and conservation. It also includes curious facts and a section on butterflies in myths, folklore, and modern culture around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of butterflies.
- GenresNonfictionAnimals
160 pages, Hardcover
Published April 2, 2024
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May 13, 2025
I am a fan of butterflies. I do a weekly butterfly survey and I've learned a great deal from watching local butterflies and counting them and photographing them and identifying them. I could not stop myself from buying this book at the bookstore we visited in New York City. But here's the truth: it was mostly about the development and evolution of butterflies and their genetic makeup. That's two or three floors over my head. I'm sure others who are a great deal more knowledgable about butterflies would love this book, and I plan to pass it on soon to one of them.
July 4, 2025
Learned so much about butterflies. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to know stuff about butterflies.
January 22, 2025
A lovely book with so many amazing facts about butterflies in all their glory. The part about human impact was a difficult read, but so important and I am glad it is included. The illustrations in this book are simply stunning. Had a lot of fun reading it
March 16, 2025
Report by Masha O.:
Butterflies can be found just about anywhere. They can adapt to severe weather conditions. They are very good at finding their host plants. If they begin to rely too much on one host plant they can refuse to go to other plants. Butterflies have taste receptors on their feet, so this is a quick way to evaluate what plant it is. The butterfly senses include olfaction (sense of smell) for which antennae are mostly responsible.
Caterpillars have many ways to defend themselves. Some caterpillars have glands that release a nasty scent when they feel threatened. Some defenses are colorful.Caterpillars also have an amazing ability to turn leaf matter into tissue, and they are rarely regarded with respect by humans, even people that like butterflies. Caterpillars use their vision when searching for food.
Butterfly eggs can be very different in shape and size. Butterflies can lay eggs in groups or singly, which determines if a caterpillar will start its life alone or with others.
Butterflies can be found just about anywhere. They can adapt to severe weather conditions. They are very good at finding their host plants. If they begin to rely too much on one host plant they can refuse to go to other plants. Butterflies have taste receptors on their feet, so this is a quick way to evaluate what plant it is. The butterfly senses include olfaction (sense of smell) for which antennae are mostly responsible.
Caterpillars have many ways to defend themselves. Some caterpillars have glands that release a nasty scent when they feel threatened. Some defenses are colorful.Caterpillars also have an amazing ability to turn leaf matter into tissue, and they are rarely regarded with respect by humans, even people that like butterflies. Caterpillars use their vision when searching for food.
Butterfly eggs can be very different in shape and size. Butterflies can lay eggs in groups or singly, which determines if a caterpillar will start its life alone or with others.
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