{"product_id":"the-butterfly-alphabet-book-isbn-9780881068948","title":"The Butterfly Alphabet Book","description":"Welcome to the wonder and beauty of butterflies! Look through the wings of a Transparent, marvel at the size of the Queen Alexandra Birdwing, and try to find the camouflaged Indian Leaf Butterfly! Learn about these amazing butterflies, and more, as you read from A to Z about a group of the world's most beautiful insects. Jerry Pallotta and Brian Cassie's fun, informative text, accompanied by Mark Astrella's detailed and breathtaking illustrations, will be a sure favorite with both the young butterfly lover and the experienced lepidopterist!This colorful title opens with the high-flying Apollo butterfly and   soars through the Zephyr Metalmark. Two or three sentences describe each   species unique characteristics and provide general information about   the insects as well. Readers learn that he Transparent butterfly of the   rainforest has see-through wings and that he Magdalena Alpine's \"black   wings keep it warm\" by absorbing light. The stunning airbrushed   illustrations are as bright, bold, and beautiful as the butterflies   themselves. The dazzling creatures are shown in their native habitats   and are painted to scale. There are, of course, many fine butterfly   books, such as Dave Beaty's \u003ci\u003eMoths and Butterflies\u003c\/i\u003e (Child's World,   1993). However, this attractive new title will spark the interest of   youngsters and send them off to do further research in the library and   in the field.\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[P]resents  readers with a glimpse into the remarkable world of the  butterfly. With  more than 23,000 species of butterflies in the world  there are plenty  of surprises in store for young lepidopterists  (butterfly enthusiasts).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As you might guess from the title of the book, \u003ci\u003eThe Butterfly Alphabet Book\u003c\/i\u003e introduces you to twenty six beautiful butterflies from around the   world beginning with the Apollo butterfly and ending with the zephyr   metalmark. In addition to a breathtaking illustration of each butterfly   in its natural habitat, interesting facts are given on the butterflies'   habits and life cycle. At the conclusion of the book, the authors  remind  us to \"look and enjoy, but be careful, butterflies are fragile.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Young Entomologist Society\u003c\/i\u003eJerry Pallotta is an award-winning author of children's alphabet books and imaginative fiction. His books combine interesting facts, detailed research, humor, and realistic illustrations that mesmerize children everywhere. Jerry lives in Boston, Massachusetts. Brian Cassie is a naturalist who has seen and heard thousands of animals on five continents. There are hundreds of animals with double-sound names, including the wonga wonga, which is one of his favorites. Brian is the author of Say It Again. He lives in Foxboro, Massachusetts.A is for Apollo. Apollo butterflies are the high-flying champions of the butterfly world. They have been seen almost four miles up in the mountains of Asia.","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305335673061,"sku":"NP9780881068948","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780881068948.jpg?v=1767738576","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-butterfly-alphabet-book-isbn-9780881068948","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}