A Place for Butterflies

This fact-filled, colorful look at the amazing world of butterflies includes a call to action to protect these beautiful insects. MELISSA STEWART SHARES shares with young readers the basic facts about butterflies, including how they transform from caterpillar to butterfly, where they live, what they eat, and how they benefit plants and animals. Sidebars throughout the book contain information on human action that has harmed butterflies in the past and the many ways people can protect certain butterfly populations, such as by preserving forests and meadows and cutting down on pesticide use. Also included are pointers on how youngsters can help butterflies in their own neighborhood. Stewart reminds children of the interconnectedness of our world and shows how the actions of one species can inadvertently harm another. Bond's realistically detailed watercolor illustrations highlight the diversity of the species, from the Schaus swallowtail butterflies in southern Florida to the endangered Mitchell's satyrs.

MELISSA STEWART has always been fascinated by the natural world and enjoys sharing it with readers of all ages. After earning a bachelor's degree in biology from Union College and a master's degree in science and environmental journalism from New York University, Melissa spent nine years working as an editor before becoming a freelance writer/editor. Stewart is the author or more than sixty books for elementary, middle grade, and young adult readers. She lives in eastern Massachusetts.