Ocean State Libraries

"The life cycle of the monarch butterfly begins when it is a tiny egg clinging to a leaf. In time, it goes through a transformation called metamorphosis to become a butterfly, and in the fall, it can migrate almost 100 miles each day. In this book, follow the story of one monarch butterfly and elarn about what it eats, how it grows, and more."--Dust jacket flap.

A field guide to butterflies and moths around the world, each depicted by a full-color photograph with a caption that describes key features and points of differentiation.

Colorful illustrations and simple text describe the many characteristics of butterflies.

Simple, engaging text presents both basic information and fun, quirky facts about the insects' appearance, habits, and life cycle.

Take a flight of fancy with nature's most beguiling creatures. See their miraculous transformation from lowly caterpillar to airborne adult, and learn why these delicate insects have long inspired and entraced us.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

"Presents an introduction to the most common, widespread, important or unusual North American butterflies and moths, giving special attention to immature forms and to rangemaps which show distribution." --

"RSVP and join the ball--a moth ball--and study backyard moths. Captivating photographs show how to lure in moths in order to study and appreciate them. Approachable text with direct address to the reader shows the magic of being a citizen scientist right in your own back yard."--

The tale of two sisters, Ginny and Vivian, reunited after a 40 year estrangement. Their father was an lepidopterist who was obsessed with his work neglecting the girls and their mother who became an alcoholic with violent mood swings. Now, so many years later, the sisters are drawn back into this stormy world of their childhood. But Ginny is ever observant of the present, wondering why her sister has returned, keeping track of her every move, refusing...

When Oscar the kitten has questions about light and dark, Moth explains about different sources of light, how shadows are made, and why it gets dark at night.