Sylvia Long: A Butterfly Is Patient : (Nature Books for Kids, Children's Books Ages 3-5, Award Winning Children's Books) (Paperback)

from Miss_Annie_O

This informational book follows the life cycle of a butterfly. First it starts as a patient egg, followed by a creative caterpillar that forms a chrysalis and undergoes metamorphosis. Once the butterfly has hatched, the author explains that a butterfly helps by spreading pollen from the flowers -...

from Michael

Wonderful illustrations and explanations of Butterflies.

from jdaniel14

I appreciate that Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long published more books because students can become familiar with the author's poetic way of writing about science and also enjoy great illustrations. Key vocabulary include molt, chrysalis, metamorphosis, eyespots, and predators. This book would ...

from gmorgan14

Genre: Informationa; Media: Water color and Acrylic Use: Learning about insects and their purpose in the world! Getting students excited about doing a science project. Critique: This was a beautifully illustrated book with accurate informational text that described not only the various complexiti...

from alyson

I love kid's nonfiction books that are perfectly geared for kids, but also draw in and educate adults. The illustrations are beautiful. I sat at my desk and felt like I was in the middle of a butterfly garden.