The Caterpillars That Grew . . . and Grew . . . and Grew . . .


Book Description

A beautiful butterfly takes Maddison on a magical journey when it flutters through the back garden. Maddison, and her grandmother Mimi, share their love for nature as they dig and weed and tend each plant. They soon discover many insects and tiny creatures that live in the garden. Journey with Maddison as she views the world through her magnifying glass, learning all about the amazing metamorphous of the Black Swallowtail Butterfly! Peering through her magical magnifying glass, Maddison examines each stage of metamorphis . . . from the tiny egg to MUNCHING hungry caterpillar to colorful butterfly as it emerges from the chrysalis. Watch their relationship grow as Maddison and grandmother "Mimi" begin to learn which flowers and host plants attract colorful butterflies and feeding caterpillars. Together Maddison and Mimi discover how to make our world a more beautiful place by raising caterpillars and providing a habitat for butterflies. A must read for any butterfly enthusiast, conservationist, or naturalist interested in attracting butterflies to their yard or enviornment. Learn with Maddison and Mimi how to raise caterpillars and butterflies. Share the joy and excitment of attracting hundreds of butterflies in just a few short weeks. An entertaining, heartwarming, and educational story about growth and change. Beautifully illustrated and great story for any kid 2 to 60. This book will be a favorite in every home library. No matter how one chooses to interact with nature, each of us has the opportunity to watch and learn all about the amazing life cycle of... "THE CATERPILLARS THAT GREW AND GREW AND GREW"




Where Butterflies Grow


Book Description

In a field of lacy leaves, a small caterpillar hatches, grows, and sheds its skin, becoming a smooth, green creeper. It eats and changes some more, then in a sequence of remarkable close-ups, spins a sliken sling in which to pupate—until it finally bursts forth as a brilliant black swallowtail butterfly. Includes suggestions on how children can grow butterfiles in their own gardens.




Caterpillar to Butterfly (Growing Up)


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Each living thing in nature follows a life cycle. Come with us as we explore growing up from caterpillar to butterfly! A caterpillar crawls onto the leaf of a plant and begins to eat. Soon it will be a beautiful butterfly! Get an up-close look at the life cycle of this incredible insect-from caterpillar to butterfly-all in the pages of this book.ABOUT THIS SERIES:Every living thing goes through changes as it grows. Tiny seeds grow into huge pumpkins, beautiful apple trees or tall sunflowers. Little eggs can turn into chickens or frogs. And beautiful butterflies begin life as fuzzy caterpillars. The books in the Growing Up series offer kids the chance to learn what happens at each stage of these life cycles. Engaging text, fascinating facts, and beautiful photos complete these books where readers will discover how the process of a new life starting is always fascinating.




A Butterfly Grows


Book Description

"Discover the stages in a butterfly's development-- from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to beautiful winged insect!"--P. [4] of cover.




A Caterpillar Grows Up


Book Description

Facts about caterpillars and the metamorphosis process through which they turn into butterflies.




From Caterpillar to Butterfly


Book Description

Read and find out about how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book. After a caterpillar comes to school in a jar, the children are captivated as it eats, grows, and eventually becomes a beautiful Painted Lady butterfly. This is a clear and appealing environmental science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. Plus it includes web research prompts and an activity encouraging kids to identify the different types of butterflies all around them. This is a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visual acclaimed and trusted great for classrooms Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs: Entertain and educate at the same time Have appealing, child-centered topics Developmentally appropriate for emerging readers Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists Meet national science education standards Written/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the field Over 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.




What Grew in Larry's Garden


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A girl and her neighbor grow a community from their garden. Grace thinks Larry’s garden is one of the wonders of the world. In his tiny backyard, Larry grows extraordinary vegetables, with Grace as his helper. They water and weed, plant and prune, hoe and harvest. And whenever there’s a problem, Grace and Larry solve it together. Grace soon learns that Larry has big plans for the vegetables in his garden. And when the garden faces its biggest problem yet, Grace follows Larry’s example to find the perfect solution. Amazing things can grow when you tend your garden with kindness.




Ten Little Caterpillars


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Ten little caterpillars are out and about in our big, wide world--come join them! You never know what you might find. . . . A butterfly, perhaps? Readers of all ages have celebrated the work of Bill Martin Jr and Lois Ehlert ever since their first collaboration on Chicka Chicka Boom Boom more than twenty-five years ago. Now these two picture-book geniuses are together again in this dynamic and visually stunning counting-and-natural history picture book that's just perfect for reading aloud--and comes complete with a glossary filled with intriguing information about all of the caterpillar stars!




Harry the Happy Caterpillar Grows


Book Description

Harry loves everything about his caterpillar life: crawling up trees, eating leaves, playing with his caterpillar friends, and participating in the Caterpillar Games each Friday. He even enjoys going to caterpillar school where his teacher, a beautiful butterfly named Ms. Betty, teaches about the best leaves to eat. Then one day, Ms. Betty teaches a lesson called "How to Build a Cocoon," where she tells her caterpillar students about building cocoons and turning into butterflies. Harry cannot believe that he has to give up the life he loves as a caterpillar to become a butterfly. Harry decides he won't grow up — he wants to stay the same. Harry's friends, however, teach him that change is a good and promising part of life. Harry's endearing, colorfully illustrated story helps children not to fear change and highlights the positive aspects of growth in our rapidly changing world.




How Does a Seed Sprout?


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Learn how a seed becomes a tree with Eric Carle's classic artwork and The Very Hungry Caterpillar! In this nonfiction story, young readers explore the transformation of a seed into a tree. The miracles of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around life cycles, featuring simple text and Eric Carle's classic illustrations!