A Shimmer of Butterflies - The Brief, Brilliant Life of a Magical Insect

Nothing is more beautiful than a field covered with monarch butterflies - in fact, a field full of any butterfly species is quite magical. Recognized across cultures as a symbol of hope and rebirth, this lovely creature is the subject of A Shimmer of Butterflies. A photographic trove for young readers, the book focuses on the butterfly's amazing life cycle. With 43 gorgeous color photos, it shows the process of metamorphosis; the incredible migration of the monarch which spans generations; the threats posed from the loss of habitat; and more. The book presents numerous interesting facts for young readers including everything from how a butterfly's body parts help it to live uniquely to how these amazing navigators determine their flight patterns.

Résumé

Nothing is more beautiful than a field covered with monarch butterflies - in fact, a field full of any butterfly species is quite magical. Recognized across cultures as a symbol of hope and rebirth, this lovely creature is the subject of A Shimmer of Butterflies. A photographic trove for young readers, the book focuses on the butterfly's amazing life cycle. With 43 gorgeous color photos, it shows the process of metamorphosis; the incredible migration of the monarch which spans generations; the threats posed from the loss of habitat; and more. The book presents numerous interesting facts for young readers including everything from how a butterfly's body parts help it to live uniquely to how these amazing navigators determine their flight patterns.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Joni Hunt, Joni Phelps Hunt
• Collaboration: Vicki 6=leon (Editeur), Vicki Leon (Editeur), Vicki León (Editeur)
• Edition: London Town Press
• Langues: Anglais
• Recommandation d'âge: à partir de 10 ans
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 28.04.2005
• EAN: 9780966649062
• ISBN: 978-0-9666490-6-2
• Pages: 48
• Dimensions: 216 mm x 284 mm x 5 mm
• Poids: 263 g
• Thèmes: Jean-Michel Cousteau Presents; London Town Wild Life; Jean-Michel Cousteau Presents; London Town Wild Life
• Catégorie: Livres pour enfants et adolescents > Littérature spécialisée (texte ou images) > Animaux, plantes, nature, environnement