The updated, Spanish-language edition of this fact-filled, colorful
look at the amazing world of butterflies, which includes a call to
action to protect these creatures and their habitats.
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 illustrations highlight the diversity of
the species, from the Schaus swallowtail butterflies in southern Florida
to the endangered Mitchell's satyrs.