Crinkleroot's Guide to Knowing Butterflies and Moths
Kindergarten-Grade 2?What is the easiest way to tell a butterfly from a moth? Arnosky answers this and other related questions in this attractive book that serves many purposes. As old Crinkleroot takes readers on a walk through meadows and woods and into the night, he identifies various species. Showing the insects in their actual size, the detailed watercolor illustrations serve as an excellent tool for identification. At the same time, through the narrator's friendly chatter, useful report information is provided, such as how butterflies sip nectar, types of flowers that appeal to them, and their life cycle. Caterpillars are also observed, pictured next to the butterfly or moth that they become. Giant moths are also featured. With his daffy sense of humor and his gentle love for the subject matter, Crinkleroot, with his snake friend Sassafrass coiled around his hat, has become a reliable old friend and guide to the natural world. This book is sure to inspire young readers to go out and take a closer look at it.?Helen Rosenberg, Chicago Public Library, ILCopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.