Luna Moths: Masters of Change Contributor(s): Markle, Sandra (Author) |
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ISBN: 0822589893 ISBN-13: 9780822589891 Publisher: Lerner Classroom OUR PRICE: $10.44 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2008 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Insects, Spiders, Etc. |
Dewey: 595.78 |
Lexile Measure: 730 |
Series: Insect World (Paperback) |
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 6.7" W x 8.8" (0.30 lbs) 48 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 119826 Reading Level: 4.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: See for yourself one of the most amazing masters of change in the insect kingdom--the luna moth Hatching from a tiny egg, the luna moth begins its life as a caterpillar just 0.11 inch (3 millimeters) long. An eating machine, the caterpillar grows and sheds its skin--or molts--four times. Then it stitches a silk cocoon among the fallen leaves and becomes a pupa. Inside the pupa, the insect's body dissolves and reforms. After about six months, the insect emerges as a beautiful luna moth with a wingspan of up to 5 inches (127 millimeters)--more than 40 times its original size In this exciting book, you can learn what makes luna moths similar to and different from other insects. Close-up photographs and diagrams reveal extraordinary details about moths' bodies, both inside and out. This book contains directions for creating a moth garden, where you can watch new moths emerge. Learn more about this exciting member of nature's fascinating Insect World. |
Contributor Bio(s): Markle, Sandra: - Sandra Markle is the author of numerous award-winning books for children. A former elementary science teacher, she is a nationally-known science education consultant. |