Life Cycle of a Butterfly cover

Life Cycle of a Butterfly

Author: Holmes, Kristy

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 4.2
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 655
Points per Word 0.000763
Page Count 24
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

"Life Cycle of a Butterfly" by Kristy Holmes is a science book for early elementary students that explains how a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly. The book covers each stage of the butterfly life cycle, including egg, larva, pupa, and adult, while answering common questions about the transformation process. It features full-color photographs, fact boxes, and diagrams that support the simple text and align with science curriculum standards.

Quick Summary

This book takes young readers on an amazing journey from a teeny egg to a beautiful butterfly, showing nature's magic in action. Kids will be mesmerized by clear photographs and simple words that reveal how a fuzzy caterpillar transforms into a colorful winged creature right before their eyes. If your child loves "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" or watching bugs explore the backyard, they'll be thrilled to see the real science behind this incredible metamorphosis. Perfect for kindergarten through third grade readers who are curious about nature and ready for their first real science book.