GET UP CLOSE TO STUNNING BUTTERFLIES AND FASCINATING MOTHS Take a journey through flower-filled meadows, dusky woodlands and steamy rainforests to find 36 magnificent butterflies and moths - from the delicate glasswing butterfly to the mighty Hercules moth. Find out which butterfly has the biggest wingspan and how the red cracker butterfly got its name. Learn how these insects undergo an amazing transformation, turning from a caterpillar into a butterfly or moth. Discover how eyespots on the wings of the peacock butterfly scare off predators, and why its bright colours send a message that it is poisonous to eat. With full-colour, poster-sized illustrations accompanied by intriguing facts, this is the ideal compendium for all the family.

About the Author
Author: Barbara Taylor studied environmental sciences at the University of Southampton before becoming a science editor and writer at London's Natural History Museum. She is a multi-award-winning author of more than 120 children's information books and encyclopedias on natural history, science and geography. Illustrator: Simon Treadwell attended the Istituto Europeo di Design in Milan and later worked as an Art Director in the advertising industry. As an illustrator, he became a specialist in hyperrealism, using mixed techniques, airbrush, oil, acrylic and watercolour.

Reviews
'Perfect for curious minds aged 8+... It's a great book for children who are fascinated by the intricate world of insects.' The School Reading List



Book Information
ISBN 9781915588425
Author Barbara Taylor
Format Hardback
Page Count 80
Imprint Weldon Owen Children's Books
Publisher Weldon Owen Children's Books