Offers a close-up look at nature photography of caterpillars, and includes a scientific experiment, a glossary, and ready-reference facts on the creatures.

Introduces readers to butterflies, describing how they transform from caterpillars, how they develop their wings, their behavior, and other related topics.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat, and life cycle of butterflies.

What do solar panels, waterproof clothing, and window coverings have in common? They are technologies that have been adapted based on studying butterflies! Learn what scientists have learned from butterflies with this STEAM book that will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Introduce early science topics to young readers with this book that is ideal for 1st grade students or ages 5-7.

Describes a caterpillar's four stages of life.

Some farms grow vegetables or grains, and some raise cows, sheep, chickens, or pigs. But have you ever heard of a butterfly farm? How do you raise a butterfly? On a farm in Costa Rica, workers care for these delicate, winged creatures as they change from eggs to caterpillars to pupae. Like any other crop, the butterflies will eventually leave the farm. But where will they go? And just how do you ship a butterfly? Very carefully! To discover how it works, follow these butterflies on a remarkable journey!

Easy-to-read book offers a well-illustrated look at how some baby creatures develop from a larval stage into adults that bear no resemblance to their former selves.