Butterflies and Moths, Shown to the Children by Theodore Wood

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Author Wood, Theodore, 1862-1923
Editor Chisholm, Louey
Illustrator Kelman, Janet Harvey
Title Butterflies and Moths, Shown to the Children
Original Publication United Kingdom: T. C. & E. C. Jack, Ltd.,1909.
Series Title Shown to the children series; 8.
Note Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Cornell University Digital Collections)
Summary "Butterflies and Moths, Shown to the Children" by Theodore Wood is a scientific guide written in the late 19th century. The book serves as an educational resource aimed at introducing children to the fascinating world of butterflies and moths, detailing their life cycles, characteristics, and the various species that can be found in the British Isles. The opening of the book begins with a preface that sets the tone for educating young readers about the life-history of butterflies and moths. It explains how these insects start as eggs and then hatch into caterpillars, which undergo multiple molts before becoming chrysalids and finally emerging as fully formed butterflies or moths. Wood provides vivid descriptions while encouraging readers to observe these transformations and their vibrant physical features, such as the beautiful patterns on their wings, while also introducing concepts like the anatomy of insects and differences between butterflies and moths. Throughout this portion, the author maintains an engaging and accessible language aimed at fostering curiosity and appreciation for these delicate creatures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QL: Science: Zoology
Subject Butterflies -- Juvenile literature
Subject Moths -- Juvenile literature
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EBook-No. 66668
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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