5 Butterflies is a fascinating account of the life cycles of Monarch Butterflies, Eastern Black Swallowtails, American Ladies, Question Marks... and the Cecropia moth! Discover the amazing transformations of 5 worm-like caterpillars into stunning butterflies. Read about what they eat, and what wants to eat them. Learn where to find them in the world and how to attract them to your yard or school garden. Experience the thrill of the egg and caterpillar hunt, and the exhilaration of setting your butterfly free. 5 Butterflies will help young naturalists explore such issues as insect conservation, monarch protection in Mexico, butterflies in captivity and butterfly symbolism around the world.

"The breezy and down-to-earth text ... nicely communicates the wonder ... Especially effective is the eight-pictured depiction of the development of the caterpillar into a chrysalis." --School Library Journal Observing a Monarch butterfly as it transforms itself from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly is among the most thrilling experiences that nature offers. Raising Monarch butterflies is made easy with the help of this detailed guide. How to Raise Monarch Butterflies explains what threats Monarchs face today and how readers can help conserve the Monarch's feeding grounds from encroachment. Revel in one of the most remarkable miracles of nature. This updated edition contains: More than 40 new colorful and detailed photos More secrets to help you find eggs and caterpillars Instructions on how to feed a monarch and more details on their care Expanded information on varieties and propagation of milkweed New page on the diverse insects in the milkweed patch New suggestions for starting a butterfly garden, including a large photograph of an outstanding Monarch Waystation.