Nic Bishop: Butterflies and Moths

Another fascinating close-up look at the wonders of the natural world from Sibert Honor photographer Nic Bishop.

Award-winning author and photographer Nic Bishop brings his vast knowledge of biology to this eye-catching exploration of butterflies and moths. With breathtaking full-page images, Nic introduces young readers to the beauty and diversity of these amazing insects, from the shockingly bright blue morpho butterfly to the nearly transparent glasswing butterfly to the mouthless luna moth. The simple, engaging text presents both basic information and fun, quirky facts about the insects' appearance, habits, and life cycle--including a double gatefold spread of a butterfly in flight.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Scholastic
Published: 03/01/2009
ISBN: 9780439877572
Pages: 48
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.30w x 0.50d
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award - Honor Book
Award: Monarch Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2009
School Library Journal 06/01/2009 pg. 104
Booklist 06/01/2009 pg. 65
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2009 pg. 438
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2009 pg. 439 - Superior,Well Above Average
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2009 pg. 31
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2010 pg. 13

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 129387 / Nic Bishop Butterflies and Moths
Reading Level: 5.4 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 1