Pistes d'exploration

Use a graphic organizer to list what you know about caterpillars, what you want to know and what you wonder. Add new information as you read.

Based on what you learn from this book, identify the fiction and non-fiction elements of The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.

Use the photographs throughout the book as inspiration to create a painting or drawing of a favourite caterpillar. Include a title and an interesting fact.

Make a poster with the do’s and don’ts of caring for a pet caterpillar. Use details from the book.

With a partner, create a mind map of what you learned about caterpillars.

Based on what you learn from this book, identify the fiction and non-fiction elements of The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.

Make a poster with the do’s and don’ts of caring for a pet caterpillar. Use details from the book.

How to Raise Monarch Butterflies: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, How a Caterpillar Grows Into a Butterfly

Mots-clés

Non-fiction , caterpillars , illustrations (photographs) , insects , life cycles , metamorphosis

Commentaire descriptif

Learn how a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly or moth in this comprehensive guide for readers of all ages. Discover its body parts and life cycle, and get the skinny on how to raise one yourself. Helpful tips and tricks explain how to identify, study, handle, feed and care for these fascinating insects. Extensive information is provided on the various species (e.g. Tiger Swallowtail, Mourning Cloak, Painted Lady), and two short sections cover dangerous caterpillars and the rules about removing them from national parks and conservation areas. Information is lucidly presented in simplified language for easy readability. Short explanatory captions accompany the stunning photos. The appealing design opts for close-up photos of insects in their natural habitat. Life cycles are divided into readily identifiable stages. A sub-section on different species is laid out like its own mini field guide. A winning combination of fact and fun, the book provides a list of resources to consult for further inquiry and a table of contents for easy navigation through its pages.