Butterflies and Moths

Bishop, N. ( 2009). Butterflies and Moths. New York, NY: Scholastic.

Photographer and author Nic Bishop has created a beautiful book about  butterflies and moths.  Chocked full of interesting facts and beautiful colored photos that are sure to fascinate any nature lover.  Bishop has captured photos of butterflies such as the glasswing butterfly from the Amazon rainforest to the Monarch butterfly of North America.  The photos of caterpillars are quite unique as well.  He has included a photo of the caterpillar's feet which shows spikey stingers and breathing holes called spiracles.  He has also captured photos of metamorphosis of a Monarch caterpillar.  His captions are full of unique facts that are interesting to read.  Bishop includes facts that are as fascinating as the photos.

This book is a must for any child that enjoys nature, butterflies and moths, or non-fiction text.  Nic Bishop is a master photographer.  His attention to detail and unique facts will transform any child into a butterfly and moth expert.  It is well-written and fascinating.  His message at the end of the book tells of the painstaking patience it took to capture some of the photos in the book, including his photo of the snakelike caterpillar which took years to capture.  His doctorate in biology makes him an expert in the field of animals.  Here is a book that should not be missed!