Butterflies may be the most magical of insects-but did you know that some of them can fly almost forty miles per hour? This stunningly illustrated children's reference shares some of the most incredible and thrilling details about the many kinds of butterflies and moths. From where they migrate to how they trick predators, The Secret Life of Butterflies is full of fascinating facts. With so many things to learn, young nature lovers won't be able to put down this charming introduction to these beautiful insects.

Best for ages 5+

About the Author

Roger Vila is the Principal Investigator of the Butterfly Diversity and Evolution Lab at the Institute for Evolutionary Biology, Barcelona, and has directed an international project that, over 15 years, has sequenced 97% of European butterfly species.