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K-3See Them Grow series.
These substantive texts explain, step-by-step, how the titular insects develop from the time of fertilization (primarily from the time they hatch) to adulthood. Butterfly is the standard metamorphosis-focused fare; Dragonfly has more unusual facts, especially concerning mating rituals. Both are clear and accessible, with illuminating close-up photographs, labeled images, and defined terms. Additional facts about each insect are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these See Them Grow titles: Butterfly and Dragonfly.