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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2009
Gr 2-5 "There is no mistaking a butterfly," begins this striking, beautifully crafted exploration of these intriguing winged insects and their "more secretive" brethren. There's also no mistaking the loving care with which this book was made, setting gorgeous photographs against jewel-toned pages, with fascinating, meticulously captioned close-ups and new angles on a familiar subject (such as spectac...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on July 1, 2009
If your child had a coffee table in her room, Bishop's books (Nic Bishop Spiders, rev. 3/08) would be good choices to put on it—and then open and pore over. His latest effort fits the bill with spectacular photographs and informative but not-too-demanding text. Bishop puts hi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
In informative but not-too-demanding text, Bishop covers life cycles, eating, defenses, mating, and the differences between butterflies and moths, ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on June 1, 2009
Butterflies, caterpillars, and moths hover, creep, perch, and flit across the pages as these magnificent creatures are presented up close and in remarkable detail. Clear, informative text addresses the similarities and differences between butterflies and moths (“Moths are less colorful than butterflies, and many rest with their wings open, not closed.”). The metamorphoses and life cycles of moths and butterflies are clearly described. Bishop revels in fascinating tidbits, som...Log In or Sign Up to Read More