100 Facts Butterflies & Moths Pocket Edition
100 facts Series
What’s inside...
Find out about the fascinating world of these incredible insects with this handy pocket-sized book that's bursting with giant facts. Discover which is the world's biggest moth, why antennae are so useful, and how an egg develops into an adult.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-10
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think is the most interesting thing about butterflies and moths?
How do you think a caterpillar changes into a butterfly?
If you could be any butterfly or moth, which one would you choose and why?
Can you think of ways butterflies and moths help our environment?
What similarities and differences can you find between butterflies and moths?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, show genuine curiosity to encourage your child to share their thoughts freely.
Relate book content to your child’s experiences, like a time you both noticed a butterfly in a garden.
Ask follow-up questions based on your child’s responses, to deepen the discussion and their understanding.
Use the book’s images to spark conversation, pointing at different butterflies and moths, discussing their colors and features.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of biodiversity
Explanation: The book educates children on various species of butterflies and moths, showcasing the diversity within these species.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and protect biodiversity in their immediate environment, understanding the role each species plays in the ecosystem.
Example Lesson: Life cycles and transformation
Explanation: Through engaging facts, the book explains the transformational life cycle of butterflies and moths from caterpillar to adult.
Real-World Application: This can help children grasp concepts of growth and change, applying it to their own growth and understanding that change is a natural part of life.
Example Lesson: Scientific curiosity and exploration
Explanation: The book encourages curiosity through detailed facts about the characteristics and habits of butterflies and moths.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to observe, ask questions, and explore the natural world around them, fostering a lifelong love of science.
Example Lesson: Respect for Nature
Explanation: By learning about how delicate butterflies and moths are, and their role in the environment, children learn the importance of respecting nature.
Real-World Application: This can encourage responsible behavior such as not harming insects and understanding the importance of all creatures in the ecosystem.