The Last Butterflies
Title | The Last Butterflies PDF eBook |
Author | Nick Haddad |
Publisher | Princeton University Press |
Pages | 264 |
Release | 2021-04-13 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0691217173 |
A remarkable look at the rarest butterflies, how global changes threaten their existence, and how we can bring them back from near-extinction Most of us have heard of such popular butterflies as the Monarch or Painted Lady. But what about the Fender’s Blue? Or the St. Francis’ Satyr? Because of their extreme rarity, these butterflies are not well-known, yet they are remarkable species with important lessons to teach us. The Last Butterflies spotlights the rarest of these creatures—some numbering no more than what can be held in one hand. Drawing from his own first-hand experiences, Nick Haddad explores the challenges of tracking these vanishing butterflies, why they are disappearing, and why they are worth saving. He also provides startling insights into the effects of human activity and environmental change on the planet’s biodiversity. Weaving a vivid and personal narrative with ideas from ecology and conservation, Haddad illustrates the race against time to reverse the decline of six butterfly species. Many scientists mistakenly assume we fully understand butterflies’ natural histories. Yet, as with the Large Blue in England, we too often know too little and the conservation consequences are dire. Haddad argues that a hands-off approach is not effective and that in many instances, like for the Fender’s Blue and Bay Checkerspot, active and aggressive management is necessary. With deliberate conservation, rare butterflies can coexist with people, inhabit urban fringes, and, in the case of the St. Francis’ Satyr, even reside on bomb ranges and military land. Haddad shows that through the efforts to protect and restore butterflies, we might learn how to successfully confront conservation issues for all animals and plants. A moving account of extinction, recovery, and hope, The Last Butterflies demonstrates the great value of these beautiful insects to science, conservation, and people.
The Last Butterfly
Title | The Last Butterfly PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Jacot |
Publisher | London : New English Library |
Pages | 221 |
Release | 1973 |
Genre | English fiction |
ISBN | 9780450021138 |
The Last Butterfly: Beautiful and heartbreaking ... It is in the changing of one man ... that one finds the most moving movements of the novel, as Antonin, the hasbeen clown, becomes a kind of hero of the human spirit. (Publisher's Weekly) There is a deftness and economy in Mr. Jacot's characterizations, and a sense of dread of such immediacy as to render the novel all too memorable. (Saturday Review/World). A simple unforgettable film unrolls before you as you read The Last Butterfly ... the horrors are implicit but hidden ... The happiness, the laughter, is as real as the despair. Ane more lasting. (Atlantic Monthly)
Paper Butterflies
Title | Paper Butterflies PDF eBook |
Author | Lisa Heathfield |
Publisher | Carolrhoda Lab& 8482 |
Pages | 276 |
Release | 2019-05-07 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1541560426 |
June is physically and emotionally abused by her stepmother, and the only person June feels safe telling is her friend Blister, but when a shocking tragedy occurs June finds herself trapped, potentially forever.
The Last Butterfly/La Última Mariposa
Title | The Last Butterfly/La Última Mariposa PDF eBook |
Author | Regina Moya |
Publisher | Juventud Press |
Pages | 50 |
Release | 2021-04-30 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781953447531 |
Subjects: 1. The Last Butterfly / La última mariposa. 2. Children's literature. 3. Regina Moya. 4. Carmen Tafolla. 5. Environmental awareness. 6. Bilingual literature. 7. Science Education. A brave young butterfly, a small boy, and a dancing blue planet build a bond of love and hard work, drawing on the magic of their relationship. A delightful adventure into the migration of monarch butterflies, and the value of protecting those things we love, this touching story is told in simple but poetic language aimed at children from 5 to 99 and is beautifully illustrated with the rich colors of the Mexican forests where the monarchs head each winter.
A Place for Butterflies
Title | A Place for Butterflies PDF eBook |
Author | Melissa Stewart |
Publisher | Place for (Quality Paper) |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2011-03 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9781561455713 |
"Melissa Stewart shares with young readers the basic facts about butterflies, including how they transform from caterpillars to butterflies, where they live, what they eat, and how they benefit plants and animals. Sidebars throughout the book contain information about how human action has harmed butterflies in the past, and the many ways people can protect certain butterfly populations, like by preserving forests and meadows and cutting down on pesticide use. Also included are pointers on how youngsters can help butterflies in their own neighborhood. Stewart reminds children of the interconnectedness of our world and shows how the actions of one species can inadvertently harm another. Bond's realistically detailed watercolor illustrations highlight the diversity of the species, from the Schaus swallowtail butterflies in southern Florida to the endangered Mitchell's satyrs."
Becoming Butterflies
Title | Becoming Butterflies PDF eBook |
Author | Anne Rockwell |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Pages | 34 |
Release | 2004-03-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0802776868 |
A class observes the various stages caterpillars go through to become butterflies.
Butterflies Are Pretty ... Gross!
Title | Butterflies Are Pretty ... Gross! PDF eBook |
Author | Rosemary Mosco |
Publisher | Tundra Books |
Pages | 37 |
Release | 2021-04-06 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0735265925 |
Warning -- this book contains top-secret information about butterflies! Prepare to be shocked and grossed out by this hilarious and totally true picture book introduction to a fascinating insect. Butterflies are beautiful and quiet and gentle and sparkly . . . but that's not the whole truth. Butterflies can be GROSS. And one butterfly in particular is here to let everyone know! Talking directly to the reader, a monarch butterfly reveals how its kind is so much more than what we think. Did you know some butterflies enjoy feasting on dead animals, rotten fruit, tears and even poop? Some butterflies are loud, like the Cracker butterfly. Some are stinky -- the smell scares predators away. Butterflies can be sneaky, like the ones who pretend to be ants to get free babysitting. This hilarious and refreshing book with silly and sweet illustrations explores the science of butterflies and shows that these insects are not the stereotypically cutesy critters we often think they are -- they are fascinating, disgusting, complicated and amazing creatures.