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What's Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon?

And other questions about moths and butterflies
By Rachel Ignotofsky
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Butterflies soar in the sunlight while moths flutter under the moon and stars.Find out more about these mysterious and majestic insects' similarities and differences, and their awe-inspiring metamorphosis!From the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science, Rachel Ignotofsky, What's Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon?... Read More
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A beautiful, richly detailed non-fiction picture book that gives a comprehensive guide to caterpillars and butterflies - metamorphosis, cocoons, moths and much more.

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Butterflies soar in the sunlight while moths flutter under the moon and stars.

Find out more about these mysterious and majestic insects' similarities and differences, and their awe-inspiring metamorphosis!

From the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science, Rachel Ignotofsky, What's Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon? is the perfect book for young scientists who want to grow by nurturing their curiosity about the natural world.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444976687

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 September 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 264.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 48

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About the Author

Rachel Ignotofsky is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator who is proud to share stories of amazing women with the world. She grew up in New Jersey, USA on a healthy diet of cartoons and dessert before graduating with honours from the Tyler School of Art's graphic design programme in 2011. Now Rachel lives in beautiful Missouri, USA, where she spends all day drawing and learning as much as she can. She has a passion for taking dense information and making it fun and accessible, and is dedicated to creating educational works of art.

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