Butterflies by Mark Russell

This non-fiction text has amazing photographs and information related to butterflies and their life cycle. This is a book designed for primary school readers with bite sized information complemented by photographs.

The up close and under the microscope images will enthrall the reader as they learn all about lepidoptera (butterflies).  The book begins with broad information and moves into more detail focusing on the life cycle. Using simple words mixed with scientific terms makes this book accessible to all readers and allows them to learn. 

Up Close: Butterflies has many interesting facts and as someone who loves seeing butterflies this book would have been an absolute favourite on my childhood bookshelf.  The information varies from the life cycle to where butterflies fit in the classification of all species.  The photographs are clear and brightly coloured making them appeal to the reader.  This is an excellent resource for classrooms and home bookshelves and is sure to be a favourite for any reader who likes butterlies, scientific knowledge and understanding or who is interested in insects. 

Themes: Science, Non-fiction, Butterflies, Insects, Life cycles.

Mhairi Alcorn