From Caterpillar to Butterfly

A caterpillar comes to school in a jar. The class watches the caterpillar each day as it grows and changes. Soon, it disappears into a hard shell called a chrysalis. Then the chrysalis breaks, and a beautiful butterfly flies out of the jar! This is a perfect beginner's guide to the mystery of metamorphosis.

Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 1997 (NSTA/CBC)

Children's Literature

This book is an introductory science book for very young children. It tells the familiar story of a caterpillar and its metamorphosis in easy text with plenty of clear, helpful illustrations. At the end there are pictures of some common butterflies and a short list of places to visit butterflies.

Deborah Heiligman worked as a writer and editor at Scholastic Magazine before becoming a full-time writer. She is also the author of On the Move, illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell. Ms. Heiligman lives in Doylestown, PA.

Bari Weissman received her Masters of Art Education from the Massachusetts College of Art. She lives in Boston, MA.