| Endangered Butterflies Contributor(s): Kalman, Bobbie (Author), Johnson, Robin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0778719162 ISBN-13: 9780778719168 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2006 Annotation: Habitat loss, pesticide use, and the collecting of rare species are putting some of the world's most beautiful butterflies in danger. Without action now, it is possible that some species may actually become extinct. This book will help encourage young readers to take an interest in helping butterflies and their habitats. Children will be fascinated by - butterfly bodies, habitats, and defenses - the amazing changes that occur during metamorphosis - the ways that people are helping protect butterflies and the natural places where they live |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Insects, Spiders, Etc. - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection |
| Dewey: 595.789 |
| LCCN: 2005036719 |
| Series: Earth's Endangered Animals (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.14" H x 8.42" W x 8.62" (0.33 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 106594 Reading Level: 5.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This title is intended for ages 6-12. Habitat loss, pesticide use, and the collecting of rare species are putting some of the world's most beautiful butterflies in danger. Without action now, it is possible that some species may actually become extinct. In this book, stunning full-colour images of these magnificent insects will appeal to young readers and encourage them to take an interest in helping butterflies and their habitats. Children will be fascinated by: butterfly bodies, habitats, and defences; the amazing changes that occur during metamorphosis; the ways that people are helping protect butterflies and the natural places where they live. |