Butterflies and Moths

A True Book

by Larry Dane Brimner

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of butterflies and moths

47 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Larry Dane Brimner is the recipient of the 2018 Robert F. Sibert Award for the most distinguished informational book for children for his title Twelve Days in May: Freedom Ride 1961. He is known for his well-researched, innovative, and award-winning nonfiction for young readers, and is the author of multiple acclaimed civil rights titles, including Strike!: The Farm Workers' Fight for Their Rights; and Black & White: The Confrontation between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor.

Reviews

[The Brothers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Asher and I have been studying butterflies and moths for science and I found this book to supplement. It has really wonderful photos and is an excellent overview of these two insects.

[Lauri Meyers · Rating 3 out of 5]

General info about butterflies and moths. How both use camouflage. How they use their sense. A look at life cycle and metamorphosis. (Children's press 1999)