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What's Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon?

What's Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon?

And Other Questions About Moths & Butterflies

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September 5, 2023 | ISBN 9780593176603

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About the Book

With warm and heart-fluttering illustrations, discover the next nonfiction picture book about butterflies and moths from the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science!

Butterflies soar in the sunlight. While moths flutter under the moon and stars.

Find out more about these mysterious and majestic insects similarities and differences, and their awestrucking metamorphosis! 

Rachel Ignotofsky's distinctive art style and engaging, informative text clearly answers any questions a child (or adult) could have about butterflies and moths in this nonfiction picture book series.
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Praise for What's Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon?

★ "Complex information sensibly organized and beautifully presented." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "Drop-dead gorgeous....A comprehensive, accessible, and visually beautiful selection" —School Library Journal, starred review

"What is inside a caterpillar cocoon? Young readers will find the answer, along with a whole host of other facts, inside this supremely stylish introduction to the Lepidoptera family....A great primer on familiar flying and creeping friends." —Booklist
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What's Inside Series

What's Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon?
What's Inside A Bird's Nest?
What's Inside A Flower?

About the Author

Rachel Ignotofsky
Rachel Ignotofsky is a New York Times bestselling author, illustrator, and designer. Rachel and her work have been featured in many print and online media outlets such as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Scientific American, Science Friday, Brain Pickings, and more. She is the author of Women in Science, Women in Sports, Women in Art, I Love Science, and The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth. She is a graduate of Tyler School of Art’s graphic design program. More by Rachel Ignotofsky
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