Presents an introduction to butterflies, in simple text with illustrations, including information on their physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle.

A color-illustrated overview of butterflies and moths that describes their habitats, diet, communication, life cycle, and predators and defenses, as well as the skills of collecting and identifying them.

Introduces readers to butterflies and the process by which they go from being an egg, to a caterpillar, to a chrysalis, and finally to a butterfly.

Butterflies are not just the gentle, lovely creatures you think they are. Be prepared-- the truth will gross you out!