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OverviewSee for yourself one of the most amazing masters of change in the insect kingdom the luna moth! Hatching from a tiny egg, the luna moth begins its life as a caterpillar just 0.11 inch (3 millimeters) long. An eating machine, the caterpillar grows and sheds its skin or molts four times. Then it stitches a silk cocoon among the fallen leaves and becomes a pupa. Inside the pupa, the insect s body dissolves and reforms. After about six months, the insect emerges as a beautiful luna moth with a wingspan of up to 5 inches (127 millimeters) more than 40 times its original size! In this exciting book, you can learn what makes luna moths similar to and different from other insects. Close-up photographs and diagrams reveal extraordinary details about moths bodies, both inside and out. This book contains directions for creating a moth garden, where you can watch new moths emerge. Learn more about this exciting member of nature s fascinating Insect World. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sandra MarklePublisher: Lerner Publishing Group Imprint: Lerner Publishing Group ISBN: 9781281147646ISBN 10: 1281147648 Pages: 48 Publication Date: 01 January 2008 Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |