An Anthology of Butterflies and Moths - (DK Little Anthologies) by Richard Jones (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Learn the names and features of butterflies and moths with this . . . book. With notes, photos, and illustrations of more than 100 species, [the reader will] soon be able to tell the purple emperor butterfly from the emperor moth and the Indian leaf butterfly from the Borneo leafwing"--Back cover.

Book Synopsis

A beautiful field guide featuring notes, photos, and illustrations of more than 100 species of butterflies and moths.

A compact version of DK's bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Butterflies and Moths is perfect for young bug enthusiasts aged 7-9 for taking on the go.

Children can marvel at the many beautiful and delicate creatures covered, including the monarch butterfly, the blue morpho, the luna moth, and much more - all beautifully detailed through illustrations, photographs, and annotations explaining each one.

This impressive butterfly and moth anthology for kids offers:

• A handheld, compact version of DK's hugely successful Anthology series.
• A wide selection of species featured throughout, each accompanied by a beautiful photograph and an illustration.
• A quality gift book, with metallic foil and striking photographs on every page.

An Anthology of Butterflies and Moths pairs photography with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers as they learn about these delicate creatures from all around the world. Featuring photographs of striking creatures and illustrations by the artist behind DK's bestselling Anthology series, as well as plenty of intriguing information, this book will be one to treasure for young nature enthusiasts.

More in the series

An Anthology of Butterflies and Moths is part of the beautiful, new and compact Anthology spin-off series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore different mushroom species with An Anthology of Fungi and An Anthology of Rocks and Minerals.

About the Author

Richard Jones is an entomologist, a fellow of the Royal Entomological Society and of the Linnean Society of London, and is the past president of the British Entomological and Natural History Society. He is the author of several books on insects and wildlife, and has written articles for publications including BBC Wildlife, Gardeners' World, The Guardian, and The Sunday Times. Richard has been fascinated by wildlife since a childhood spent exploring the South Downs and Sussex Weald looking for plants and insects.