Summary of Luna Moths: Masters of Change (by Sandra Markle):

Evaluation:
My two
favorite parts of this book are the diagrams of the body—internal and external—and the information on the various ways moths defend themselves. On
the external diagram, the basic parts are identified and described—head,
thorax, abdomen, wings—as well as others like spiracles (breathing holes), compound
eyes, body texture/scales, antenna, legs, and feet.
The internal figure lays out fascinating information about reproductive organs,
heart, brain, and nerve cord. I did not even
realize they had all these parts in that tiny, tiny body. The sections on protection from predators
are fantastic. They includes pictures of moths to fit each description, adding to its merit. For instance, some caterpillars use their looks like the hag moth caterpillar that
looks like a hairy spider and the elephant hawk moth one that appears as a
snake ready to attack! Others camouflage
well or use poisonous secretions. I cannot
help but to be in absolute wonderment at our Creator whenever I study
science. There is so much variety, intricacy,
and creativity. My kids get tired of me
saying these words. J
I have read
many children’s book on insects, butterflies, and moths, yet I learned a lot from
Luna Moths: Masters of Change. It is
more detailed than many similar children's science books, but the straightforward text is highly engaging. In addition, the eye-catching and brilliant photographs
depict a variety of views and stages. This book is part of the Insect World series from Lerner Publishing Group. Because I am so impressed with this one, I plan on looking up
additional titles in the series. I
recommend this book for ages 8 and up.
This post is linked up with Science Sunday at Adventures of Mommydom.
What a great find! I've pinned it for when we cycle back to flying creatures!
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