Family Butterfly Book : Projects, Activities, and a Field Guide to 40 Favorite North American Species

English

ISBN: 1580173357

EAN: 9781580173353

Category: Nature / Butterflies & Moths

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Release Date: 06/23/2011

Age Range: 10-UP

Synopsis: - Raise your own butterflies!- Create a butterfly habitat with 15 projects and activities- Close-ups of 40 favorite North American butterfliesEveryone enjoys seeing butterflies flitting about on a warm summer day, but few people realize that many species are endangered. Without help, nine out of ten caterpillars wont survive long enough to become butterflies. The grandfather of butterfly farming, Rick Mikula, wants to improve these odds. In The Family Butterfly Book, Rick shares his vast knowledge, contagious enthusiasm, and deep respect for these fascinating creatures. Though many of us know that caterpillars turn into butterflies, Rick explains the transformation from start to finish - egg to caterpillar to chrysallis to butterfly - and reveals where each stage can be found in the wilds of our own backyards. With stunning color photographs and detailed illustrations, Rick explains how to attract, safely catch and handle, and raise and support butterflies. He also discusses how to make irresistible habitats for butterflies and emphasizes the importance of basking sites, water sources, and shelter. Did you ever want to hand-feed a butterfly? Have a live-butterfly tree? Feature butterflies in special celebrations? Rick explains all that and more.

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Family Butterfly Book : Projects, Activities, and a Field Guide to 40 Favorite North American Species

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Reinforced

Height: 0.5 inches

Width: 8.75 inches

Length: 11.25 inches

Weight: 28.85 oz

Pages: 176