The Horn Book Guide

SCIENCE

Singer, Marilyn

Caterpillars

40 pp. | Charlesbridge/EarlyLight | July, 2011 | Trade ISBN 978-0-9797455-7-7 $14.95

(3) K-3 A lighthearted poem begins the book and forms the organizational basis for this appealing volume. Double-page spreads of well-crafted prose follow, each focusing on a line of poetry (for example, "Hiding on a tree outside" sets up a section on juniper hairstreak and other caterpillars specializing in camouflage). Numerous colorful photos, carefully labeled, decorate the pages. Back matter includes a quiz and matching game. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian